The Early American Republic, 1789-1829

by Paul E. Johnson

Book Overview

Synthesizing political, social, and cultural aspects of early U.S. history, The Early American Republic, 1789-1829 provides a unique and integrated overview of the era. Focusing on the politics and process of nation-making and the birth of American market society, the book addresses two main subjects. First, it recounts the history of national politics from the presidency of George Washington through the inauguration of Andrew Jackson. During that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195154231
• ISBN13: 9780195154238
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Well Written Narrative of the Early American Republic

Much better than your average textbook if you're a real history buff. And even if you aren't, this novel's small size and well written prose and flow make it an enjoyable read for someone with simple cursory interest. Rather than listing the facts and figures, focusing on the important figures (aka prominent, rich, white males) it gives a more balanced view - to be sure, informing the reader of the importance of such figures, while giving a clear picture of the lifestyle, environment, and attitude of your average American at the time.

good general introduction

There has been a recent interest in the early American period, with best sellers on specialized topics. To enjoy these books, one needs a good general introduction to the era. This is it.