""The Rise of the American People: A Philosophical Interpretation of American History"" by Roland G. Usher is a comprehensive analysis of the history of the United States of America. The book explores the development of American society from its colonial origins to the early 20th century, examining the various social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the country's evolution.Usher's work is unique in that it approaches American history from a philosophical perspective, examining the underlying ideas and values ...
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""The Rise of the American People: A Philosophical Interpretation of American History"" by Roland G. Usher is a comprehensive analysis of the history of the United States of America. The book explores the development of American society from its colonial origins to the early 20th century, examining the various social, political, and economic forces that have shaped the country's evolution.Usher's work is unique in that it approaches American history from a philosophical perspective, examining the underlying ideas and values that have driven the country's development. He traces the influence of Enlightenment philosophy on the American Revolution, the impact of religious and moral ideals on the abolitionist movement, and the role of economic and social theories in shaping the country's industrialization.Throughout the book, Usher emphasizes the importance of individual liberty and the pursuit of happiness as core American values, and he explores the ways in which these ideals have been expressed and challenged throughout the country's history. He also examines the role of race, gender, and class in shaping American society, and the ongoing struggle for social justice and equality.""The Rise of the American People"" is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of American history, offering readers a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped the country and its people. It is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, philosophy, or politics.1914. It is the aim of this book to give the reader a lucid account of results and not processes; to explain briefly the meaning of the facts of national development, rather than to chronicle events in order to give the reader a clear picture of the time. Partial Contents: Meaning of American History; Spanish and French Failures; English Genesis of the United States; Economic Growth of the Colonies; Origin of American Democracy; States' Sovereignty; Immediate Causes of the Revolution; Organization of Resistance; First Attempts at Permanent Organization; Why We Won the Revolution; Results of the Revolution; The Constitution; War of 1812; American System; Jacksonian Democracy; Texas and Mexican War; Causes of Succession; Civil War; Issue of Reconstruction; Solid South; National Problems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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