In this short, accessible introductory survey of the history of the United States from 1790 to the present day, Edward J. Davies examines key themes in the evolution of America from colonial rule to international supremacy. Focusing particularly on those currents within U.S. history that have influenced the rest of the world, Davies examines key themes including industralisation, the rise of international corporations, civil rights and popular culture. Offering a new way of examining the United States, this book reveals how concepts that originated in American's definition of itself as a...
In this short, accessible introductory survey of the history of the United States from 1790 to the present day, Edward J. Davies examines key themes i...
In this concise, accessible introductory survey of the history of the United States from 1790 to the present day, Edward J. Davies examines key themes in the evolution of America from colonial rule to international supremacy.
Focusing particularly on those currents within US history that have influenced the rest of the world, the book is neatly divided into three parts which examine the Atlantic world, 1700-1800, the US and the industrial world, and the emergence of America as a global power. The United States in World History explores such key issues as:
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In this concise, accessible introductory survey of the history of the United States from 1790 to the present day, Edward J. Davies examines key the...
From the 1950s onward, Americans were quite receptive to a view of World War II similar to the view held by many Germans and military personnel on how the war was fought on the Eastern Front in Russia. Through a network of formerly high-ranking Wehrmacht and Bundeswehr officers who had served on the Eastern Front, Germans were able to shape American opinions into an interpretation of World War II that left the Wehrmacht with a clean reputation in World War II history. A broad subculture of German military enthusiasts continues to romanticize the German army to this day."
From the 1950s onward, Americans were quite receptive to a view of World War II similar to the view held by many Germans and military personnel on how...
From the 1950s onward, Americans were quite receptive to a view of World War II similar to the view held by many Germans and military personnel on how the war was fought on the Eastern Front in Russia. Through a network of formerly high-ranking Wehrmacht and Bundeswehr officers who had served on the Eastern Front, Germans were able to shape American opinions into an interpretation of World War II that left the Wehrmacht with a clean reputation in World War II history. A broad subculture of German military enthusiasts continues to romanticize the German army to this day."
From the 1950s onward, Americans were quite receptive to a view of World War II similar to the view held by many Germans and military personnel on how...
