History of the United States (Summarized Edition) (eBook)

Enriched edition. American Revolution to Civil War: Analysis of Social and Economic Forces, Political Development, Primary Sources, and Interpretation

Charles A. Beard (Autor)

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2026
192 Seiten
Quickie Classics (Verlag)
859-654788310-4 (EAN)

Infos

History of the United States offers a sweeping survey from colonial settlement to the modern state. In lucid, didactic prose, it fuses narrative with analysis, foregrounding the economic and institutional forces that shape politics. Located in Progressive-era historiography, it challenges celebratory myths by attending to class conflict, regional interests, constitutional development, and the changing roles of courts, parties, business, labor, and agrarian protest. Charles A. Beard, a leading Progressive historian, brought to this synthesis the thesis of An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution (1913): that material interests decisively shape public policy. Educated at DePauw and Columbia and long a professor at Columbia before resigning in 1917 over academic freedom, he paired archival rigor with a reformer's eye; founding the New School and collaborating with Mary Ritter Beard shaped his focus on social movements and administration. This volume remains a compelling, argument-driven survey of U.S. history. Students and general readers will value its clear architecture and provocations. Read it as both narrative and landmark of historiography to sharpen your sense of how economies, law, and ideas formed the republic.

Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the author's voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readable—distilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.

Autor

Charles Austin Beard (1874–1948) was an influential American historian and political scientist, renowned for his reinterpretation of the American past with an emphasis on economic factors. Beard attended DePauw University, subsequently studying at Oxford University and finally the Columbia University for his PhD. Beard is perhaps best remembered for his groundbreaking work 'An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States' (1913), where he argued that the U.S. Constitution was molded by economic interests. His approach marked a definitive shift from viewing the Constitution as a philosophical document to seeing it as a pragmatic solution to problems of commerce and trade. Along with his wife Mary Ritter Beard, he co-authored 'The Rise of American Civilization' (1927), which further solidified his reputation as a progressive historian. The book 'History of the United States' remains one of his significant contributions, providing a comprehensive review of American history with attention to economic undercurrents that shaped the development of the nation. Beard's works are noted for their critical perspective and have spurred extensive debate among historians. His theories have often polarized scholarly opinion, but his focus on economic motivations and his challenges to traditional narratives have had a lasting impact on the study of American history.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.1.2026
• Einführung: Gianna Patel
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Gianna Patel; Anpassung von: Gianna Patel
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Schlagworte: American Revolution analysis • Beard historical critique • Civil War Insights • comprehensive American history • educational resource offering • historical interpretation perspectives • Historical narrative style • political development themes • primary source exploration • social economic factors