"The Middle Period, 1817-1858" by John William Burgess is a historical exploration of America's defining years before the Civil War. The narrative dissects political actions, legal changes, and developing beliefs that molded the country. It begins by stating the difficulty of objectively writing about a time filled with strong feelings, especially regarding differences between the North and South, but the author promises an unbiased look to clear up misunderstandings. The text intends to thoroughly investigate important political changes and laws, as well as the rise of the Republican Party, highlighting how they impacted different regions and the whole nation, providing a complete view on this crucial period.
The Middle Period, 1817-1858
By John William Burgess
Witness the volatile years that transformed a young nation, as political battles and rising tensions push it towards the brink of civil war.
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About the AuthorJohn William Burgess was an American political scientist. He spent most of his career at Columbia University where he in 1880 created the first graduate school in Political Science. He has been described as "the most influential political scientist of the period" and "the father of American political science."
John William Burgess was an American political scientist. He spent most of his career at Columbia University where he in 1880 created the first graduate school in Political Science. He has been described as "the most influential political scientist of the period" and "the father of American political science."
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