What images shape Americans' perceptions of their past? How do particular versions of history become the public history? And how have these views changed over time? David Glassberg explores these important questions by examining the pageantry craze of the early twentieth century, a time when thousands of Americans joined in civic celebrations by acting out dramatic episodes from their towns' history. His analysis contributes a new perspective to the debate about the allegedly declining interest of Americans in their own history.
At its peak, between 1910 and 1917, pageantry blended...
What images shape Americans' perceptions of their past? How do particular versions of history become the public history? And how have these views chan...
The author of this work surveys the shifting boundaries between the personal, public, and professional uses of the past and explores their place in the broader cultural landscape. Each chapter investigates a specific encounter between Americans and their history.
The author of this work surveys the shifting boundaries between the personal, public, and professional uses of the past and explores their place in th...
