The Conquest of the American Continent (eBook)

Madison Grant (Autor)

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2023
225 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772328-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Conquest of the American Continent," Madison Grant presents a provocative examination of the forces shaping the United States throughout its tumultuous history. Through a blend of historical analysis and socio-political commentary, Grant explores themes of expansionism, immigration, and national identity, demonstrating how these elements have both defined and divided the nation. His literary style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to a particular ideological framework that underscores the intersection of American exceptionalism and eugenics, marking a significant, albeit controversial, contribution to early 20th-century American literature and thought. Madison Grant, an influential figure in the early 1900s, was not only a conservationist and a lawyer but also a prominent advocate for eugenics, which deeply influenced his perspective. His socio-political context, marked by the increasing influx of immigrants and the debates over American identity, prompted Grant to articulate a vision of a 'pure' American society. His views on race and ethnicity were both reflective and prescriptive, resonating with contemporary movements and laying the groundwork for future contentious discourses. This book is essential for readers interested in the complex interplay of race, identity, and American history. Grant's unflinching exploration of these themes invites critical reflection and challenges readers to confront the legacies that shape modern America.

Autor

Madison Grant (1865–1937) was an American lawyer, historian, and anthropologist, primarily known for his work in the early 20th century concerning wildlife conservation, racial theories, and eugenics. Grant's legacy is contentious, marked by significant contributions to natural preservation and deeply controversial views on race and eugenics that have been widely discredited and condemned. His literary contributions include 'The Conquest of a Continent,' where Grant expounds on the historical peopling of North America, emphasizing a Eurocentric narrative that extols the accomplishments of Nordic peoples in the continent's development. This work reflects the scientific racism of the era, a theme also prevalent in his infamous book 'The Passing of the Great Race.' Although his conservation efforts garnered praise, including the establishment of many national parks and protections for endangered species, his scientific theories have been rightly criticized and rejected in modern scholarship for their pseudoscientific racism and advocacy of eugenics. Despite the undeniable mark he left on American environmental legislation, Madison Grant's literary output is largely viewed through a critical lens in contemporary assessments, with his racial ideologies overshadowing other aspects of his career.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Kulturgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• Schlagworte: Alexander Hamilton • American environmental literature • American Frontier • American historical themes • American History • American Jezebel • American Nations • biological differences • Bury my heart at Wounded Knee • Colonial America • Colonial conquest analysis • Conservationist perspectives • cultural assimilation America • Early 20th-century • environmental conservation history • Eugenics movement • European colonization effects • European settlers America • exploration and colonization • historical conquests • historical discourse • Historical primary sources • immigration policies • Imperialism in the Americas • Indigenous culture impact • Indigenous peoples America • Land preservation advocacy • national ideology • Native American History • racial hierarchy • scientific racism • Social policy impact • territorial expansion USA • The British Are Coming • The Federalist Papers • the girl with seven names • The Pioneers • The Soul of America • The Warmth of Other Suns