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This title was originally published in 1962. Many titles in the Voices Revived program are also newly available as ebooks, offered at a discounted price to support wider access to scholarly work. 続きを見る

**"Effectively details the long history of racial conflict and abuse that has led to Chicago becoming one of America's most segregated cities. . . . A wealth of material."**ーNew York Times Winner o……続きを見る

This title was originally published in 1951. Many titles in the Voices Revived program are also newly available as ebooks, offered at a discounted price to support wider access to scholarly work. 続きを見る

Yoga classes and Zen meditation, New-Age retreats and nature mysticismーall are part of an ongoing religious experimentation that has surprisingly deep roots in American history. Tracing out the cou……続きを見る

With a uniquely balanced combination of salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, Thai food burst onto Los Angeles’s and America’s culinary scene in the 1980s. Flavors of Empire examines the rise of Th……続きを見る

On July 23, 1967, the eyes of the world fixed on Detroit, as thousands took to the streets to vent their frustrations with white racism, police brutality, and vanishing job prospects in the place th……続きを見る

The New York loft jazz scene of the 1970s was a pivotal period for uncompromising, artist-produced work. Faced with a flagging jazz economy, a group of young avant-garde improvisers chose to eschew ……続きを見る

This title was originally published in 1955. Many titles in the Voices Revived program are also newly available as ebooks, offered at a discounted price to support wider access to scholarly work. 続きを見る

This title was originally published in 1955. Many titles in the Voices Revived program are also newly available as ebooks, offered at a discounted price to support wider access to scholarly work. 続きを見る

As the United States entered the 20th century, it stood at a critical juncture in its history. The country was moving away from the agrarian ideals that had dominated much of its past and embracing ……続きを見る

The closing of the American frontier in 1890 marked the end of one of the most dramatic eras in U.S. history, an era that had seen the expansion of European settler colonies into vast wildernesses, ……続きを見る

The turn of the 20th century in the United States was a period of profound transformation, one in which social, economic, and political upheavals set the stage for the emergence of a new political m……続きを見る

The late 1960s and early 1970s were a period of great social, political, and cultural upheaval in the United States. The traditional values of American society, which had long been rooted in conform……続きを見る

As the 20th century began, America stood at the threshold of an era marked by rapid transformation, not only in its physical landscape but in the very fabric of its culture, economy, and national id……続きを見る

The Vietnam War in early 1970 stood at a crossroads, a moment when the momentum of conflict seemed unrelenting yet filled with palpable shifts that would redefine the trajectory of both the war and ……続きを見る

The year 1970 marked a pivotal moment in the long and tumultuous history of the American Civil Rights Movement, a year that both reflected the triumphs of the past and set the stage for the struggle……続きを見る

The early 1970s in America were a time marked by both an optimistic vision for the future and an undercurrent of profound disillusionment. The Vietnam War continued to dominate American foreign poli……続きを見る

The transition from an agrarian economy to an industrial powerhouse marked a pivotal moment in the history of the United States. By the end of the 19th century, the country was no longer defined by ……続きを見る

This book explores the tumultuous economic and political landscape of the United States during the 1970s, a decade marked by significant challenges that ultimately reshaped the country's trajectory.……続きを見る

The closing years of the 19th century marked the end of one of the most paradoxical periods in American history, a time defined by rapid industrialization, extreme wealth disparities, and political ……続きを見る

This book delves into a transformative year in American history, exploring the complex political, social, and cultural landscape of the United States during a time of profound change. Set against th……続きを見る

The close of the 19th century marked a pivotal moment in the history of the United States. As the nation emerged from the shadows of its Civil War and Reconstruction, it began to shift from a focus ……続きを見る

The 1960s were a time of great upheaval and transformation. The world was navigating the complex fallout of the Second World War, the rapid expansion of industrialization, and the geopolitical tensi……続きを見る

The year 1970 stands as a crucial turning point in the history of American music, marking the close of a transformative decade. The 1960s had been a time of profound social upheaval, and the music t……続きを見る

As the 19th century closed and the 20th century began, the United States found itself at a crossroads, poised between its past as a burgeoning agricultural nation and its future as a global industri……続きを見る

The late 1950s and early 1960s in the United States was a period marked by profound social upheaval, and for many African Americans, the optimism sparked by the Civil Rights Movement was tempered by……続きを見る

History books record scant contributions women made in settling and developing the new territory of Arizona. Yet women were an integral part of civilizing the rough, rowdy, often-dangerous land. For……続きを見る

Discover the cornerstone of American democracy with "The American Canon: The Essential Documents of American Democracy." This comprehensive collection showcases the foundational documents that have ……続きを見る

In 1998, Colorado state lawmakers mandated that American Indian history and culture be included in the curriculum of high schools in Colorado, based on the persistent efforts of Comanche State Senat……続きを見る

Whether you’re a native, a recent resident, or just passing through, these stories of the weird, wild, and wonderful people and places of the great state of Iowa are waiting for you. Take a peek ins……続きを見る