The Frontier in American HistoryWidely recognized as a classic of American historiography, The Frontier in American History examines the importance of the unsettled West as both idea and physical reality. Turner's essays explore the changing frontier as it moved progressively westward and discuss the contributions of the pioneers in each frontier area to the development of modern American democracy. |
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Ulasan Pengguna - abeckert23 - LibraryThingI picked this up for a conventional history book. Not looking for anything crazy, just to fill in some of the gaps between the colonies and the wild west. Fairly white-washed, but not unusual for the time it was written. good for what it is. Baca ulasan lengkap
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Ulasan Pengguna - JVioland - LibraryThingA seminal work in American historical research, Turner's view is controversial today. It certainly was affirmed by the vast majority of Americans when initially published - but we're in the "America ... Baca ulasan lengkap
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THE FIRST OFFICIAL FRONTIER OF THE MASSA | 39 |
THE OLD WEST | 67 |
THE OHIO VALLEY IN AMERICAN HISTORY | 157 |
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