The Epic History of the American West: From the First Peoples to the Present - Couverture rigide

Nester, William

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ISBN 10 : 1036133753 ISBN 13 : 9781036133757

Editeur : Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

The American West evokes powerful imagery—warriors on horseback, cowboys in saloons, and pioneers in wagons heading westward. It symbolizes freedom, reinvention, and the American Dream. However, this idealized image obscures the complex, often violent history of the West, which is as unjust as it is inspiring. Historians debate the boundaries of the American West, but it's clear that it’s a dynamic concept—both a place and an idea, evolving over time. For three centuries, the frontier and western history overlapped until the frontier disappeared in 1890. Early narratives celebrated explorers, settlers, and entrepreneurs who developed the West, portraying them as heroic figures. However, modern historians criticize this "triumphant" view, highlighting the exploitation, racism, and ecological damage caused by Western expansion. They focus on marginalized groups—racial minorities, women, and workers—while critiquing the often-overlooked injustices faced by Indigenous peoples and others. This revisionist perspective emphasizes the darker aspects of Western history, challenging previous glorifications of development and heroism. The Epic History of the American West bridges traditional and revisionist views, exploring the region’s complex legacy, from violent struggles to ongoing cultural and ideological conflicts. It reflects the West’s enduring significance, blending history and mythology to reveal its multifaceted nature.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

WILLIAM NESTER is the award-winning author of more than forty books on global politics, American national security, military history, and the nature of power and leadership. His book George Rogers Clark: I Glory in War won the Army Historical Foundation’s 2013 Distinguished Writing Award.  His book Titan: The Art of Power in the Age of Revolution and Napoleon won the New York Military Symposium’s 2016 Arthur Goodzett Book Award. He recently retired as a professor in the Department of Government and Politics at St. John’s University in New York.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1036133753
• ISBN 13: 9781036133757
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 320
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• Personne responsable: non disponible