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American political history a very short introduction / Donald T. Critchlow.
| Author/creator | Critchlow, Donald T., 1948- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2015] |
| Description | 150 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Very short introductions ; 420 Very short introductions 420. ^A467935 |
| Contents | The politics of the Constitution, 1787-1789 -- Contentious people and factious parties in the early Republic, 1789-1824 -- The age of democracy, 1816-1844 -- The politics of slavery : prelude to the Civil War, 1844-1860 -- Politics in war and Reconstruction, 1861-1876 -- Gilded Age frustration and the progressive response, 1877-1918 -- Affluence, Depression, and World War, 1920-1945 -- Early Cold War politics, 1945-1974 -- Tumultuous politics continued, 1974-present. |
| Scope and content | "American Political History : A Very Short Introduction captures the richness of American political history, focusing primarily on national politics. It explores the nature of the two-party system, key turning points in American political history, representative presidential and congressional elections, struggles to expand the electorate, and critical social protest and third-party movements"--Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| LCCN | 2014028718 |
| ISBN | 9780199340057 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0199340056 (acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E183 .C875 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |