Rebirth of a nation
Subtitle: the making of modern America, 1877-1920
By: Jackson Lears.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 418
ISBN-13: 9780060747497
Subjects: Political culture -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Political culture -- United States -- History -- 20th century; United States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918; United States -- History -- 1865-1921; United States -- Economic conditions -- 1865-1918
Description: A history of pivotal events in America between the Civil War and World War I offers insight into the nation's rise to become a twentieth-century power, citing the contributions of influential figures and evaluating the roles played by imperialists, progressive reformers, and innovators.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [391]-406) and index.
Table of contents: title: Dreaming of rebirth; title: The long shadow of Appomattox; title: The mysterious power of money; title: The rising significance of race; title: The country and the city; title: Crisis and regeneration; title: Liberation and limitation; title: Empire as a way of life; title: Dying in vain.