The United States in World HistoryRoutledge, 27. sep. 2006 - 192 síður In this concise, accessible introductory survey of the history of the United States from 1790 to the present day, Edward J. Davies examines key themes in the evolution of America from colonial rule to international supremacy. Focusing particularly on those currents within US history that have influenced the rest of the world, the book is neatly divided into three parts which examine the Atlantic world, 1700–1800, the US and the industrial world, and the emergence of America as a global power. The United States in World History explores such key issues as:
Part of our successful Themes in World History series, The United States in World History presents a new way of examining the United States, and reveals how concepts that originated in America's definition of itself as a nation – concepts such as capitalism, republicanism and race – have had supranational impact across the world. |
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Edward J. Davies, II. History Peter N. Stearns The Indian Ocean in World History Milo Kearney Asian Democracy in World History Alan T. Wood Revolutions in World History Michael D. Richards Religion in World History John Super and Briane ...
... oceans. They argue that national histories ignore the complexity of the past and often unmask what historians consider unique or even exceptional about their pasts. World historians have uncovered patterns of disease that proved ...
... sugar colonies in the Caribbean. They also depended on British laws to protect their economic interests and British warships for protection against hostile European ships. Of course the Atlantic Ocean and the rivers Chapter 2 ...
Edward J. Davies, II. European ships. Of course the Atlantic Ocean and the rivers that flowed into it provided the ... oceans and forests to seek out land and new economic opportunities. Involuntary migration also created African mini ...
... oceans to all ports. As the chief and most efficient means of transportation, ships stood at the top of the list of vital economic assets. Virtually nothing could be accomplished without them. They moved involuntary labor from the ...