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100 1 _aBeard, Charles A.
_q(Charles Austin),
_d1874-1948
245 1 0 _aHistory of the United States
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-28
508 _aProduced by Curtis Weyant, M and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"History of the United States" by Charles A. Beard and Mary Ritter Beard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to provide a comprehensive and progressive approach to American history, highlighting the social, economic, and political aspects that shaped the nation. It sets itself apart from traditional narratives by omitting extensive accounts of exploration and battles, focusing instead on the development of American citizenship, culture, and governance. The opening of the book introduces the authors' perspective on American historical education, criticizing existing methods that often fail to impart a meaningful understanding of history to students. They propose a new approach that prioritizes topical discussions over mere narratives, emphasizing key themes and movements that have contributed to the country's identity. The initial chapters outline the conditions and motivations behind early colonization, including the roles of trading companies, religious congregations, and proprietary systems, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the diverse peoples and influences that molded the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History
700 1 _aBeard, Mary Ritter,
_d1876-1958
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16960
999 _c58348
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