"Rise of the New West, 1819-1829" by Frederick Jackson Turner is a historical exploration of a pivotal decade in American history, right after the War of 1812, where profound changes swept through the western territories. The book highlights how westward expansion fueled the country's growing pains, as the pioneering spirit of the new settlers clashed with established political forces, revealing a nation grappling with its identity amid rising sectionalism. Turner sets the historical context with the transition from colonial times to national independence, while focusing on the emergence of the West and how it impacted American society and politics.

Rise of the New West, 1819-1829
By Frederick Jackson Turner
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Witness the birth of a nation's identity as pioneers push westward, reshaping the country through conflict and ambition.
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