Ordeal of the Union: Volume I Fruits of Manifest Destiny 1847-1852
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Allan Nevins
Binding: Hardback
Published: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Allan Nevins's monumental work, Ordeal Of The Union: Fruits Of Manifest Destiny 1847-1852, presents a meticulous historical account of a pivotal era in American history. This volume chronicles the tumultuous years between 1847 and 1852, detailing the complex interplay of political expansion, territorial acquisition, and the escalating tensions over slavery that ultimately fractured the nation. Nevins uncovers the profound impact of Manifest Destiny, illustrating how its ideological underpinnings contributed to the growing sectional divide. The narrative argues for a deep understanding of these foundational conflicts, offering an authoritative analysis of the forces that propelled the United States towards civil war. It is an essential read for anyone seeking comprehensive insight into the antebellum period.
Author: Allan Nevins
Binding: Hardback
Published: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1975
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Allan Nevins's monumental work, Ordeal Of The Union: Fruits Of Manifest Destiny 1847-1852, presents a meticulous historical account of a pivotal era in American history. This volume chronicles the tumultuous years between 1847 and 1852, detailing the complex interplay of political expansion, territorial acquisition, and the escalating tensions over slavery that ultimately fractured the nation. Nevins uncovers the profound impact of Manifest Destiny, illustrating how its ideological underpinnings contributed to the growing sectional divide. The narrative argues for a deep understanding of these foundational conflicts, offering an authoritative analysis of the forces that propelled the United States towards civil war. It is an essential read for anyone seeking comprehensive insight into the antebellum period.