Synopses & Reviews
Written in 1893, this enormously influential survey revised previous interpretations of U. S. history with its exploration of frontier life's impact on a transplanted civilization. Author Frederick Jackson Turner examines in depth the frontier's role in developing a unique and democratic society and its promotion of self-reliance, independence, immigration, and westward expansion.
Subjects include "The First Official Frontier of the Massachusetts Bay," "The Old West," "The Ohio Valley in American History," "Contributions of the West to American Democracy," "Social Forces in American History," "Middle Western Pioneer Democracy," and many other topics. This edition features a new Introduction that traces the book's significance. Students, teachers, historians, and anyone with an interest in American history will find it a fascinating resource.
Synopsis
One of the most influential and important books written about the impact of frontier life on a transplanted civilization. Reprinted from the original 1920 edition, this edition lucidly reflects Jackson's thoughts on the frontier's role in promoting self-reliance, independence, democracy, immigration, and westward expansion. A classic for students, teachers, and general readers.
Synopsis
One of the most important books written about the impact of frontier life on a transplanted civilization. Jackson reflects on the frontier's role in promoting self-reliance, independence, democracy, immigration, and westward expansion.
Synopsis
This 1893 survey ranks among the most influential and important books about the impact of frontier life on a transplanted civilization. The author examines the frontier's role in promoting self-reliance, independence, democracy, immigration, and westward expansion. Students, teachers, historians, and anyone with an interest in American history will find this classic a fascinating resource.
Synopsis
This 1893 survey ranks among the most important books about the impact of frontier life on U.S. society. It examines the frontier's role in promoting self-reliance, independence, democracy, immigration, and westward expansion.
Table of Contents
I. The Significance of the Frontier in American HistoryII. The First Official Frontier of the Massachusetts BayIII. The Old WestIV. The Middle WestV. The Ohio Valley in American HistoryVI. The Significance of the Mississippi Valley in American HistoryVII. The Problem of the WestVIII. Dominant Forces in Western LifeIX. Contributions of the West to American DemocracyX. Pioneer Ideals and the State UniversityXI. The West and American IdealsXII. Social Forces in American HistoryXIII. Middle Western Pioneer DemocracyIndex