Written by two esteemed historians, this work gives readers a reflective, deeply formed analytical survey of this extraordinary period in American history. Ranging over the widest variety of concerns--political, cultural, economic, diplomatic, and military--the authors provides a sweeping historical account, keeping in view not only the problems faced by the new nation, but also the individuals who tried to solve them. Illustrations.
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Written by two esteemed historians, this work gives readers a reflective, deeply formed analytical survey of this extraordinary period in American history. Ranging over the widest variety of concerns--political, cultural, economic, diplomatic, and military--the authors provides a sweeping historical account, keeping in view not only the problems faced by the new nation, but also the individuals who tried to solve them. Illustrations.
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