The Fiske, John 1842-1901 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Critical Period of American History" by John Fiske is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the tumultuous years between the end of the Revolutionary War and the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, highlighting the challenges faced by the new nation. Fiske argues that this period was not a time of peace as suggested by some historical narratives, but rather a crucial phase that determined the future of the United States. The opening of the book introduces Fiske's exploration of the immediate post-war era, emphasizing the instability and uncertainty that plagued the newly formed United States. He references the aftermath of the Treaty of Paris and the political dynamics in both America and England as the British government grappled with the loss of its colonies. Fiske highlights the conflict between differing political factions in the wake of the Revolution, presenting key figures and events that shaped this critical period in American history. By setting this context, Fiske lays the groundwork for a deeper analysis of the factors that influenced the establishment of a strong federal system capable of uniting the disparate states. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-12-07 Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Confederation, 1783-1789 E300 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27430 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27430 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133627.0 27430