A Nation Among Nations: America's Place in World History

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Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Dec 12, 2006 - History - 384 pages

A provocative book that shows us why we must put American history firmly in a global context–from 1492 to today.

Immerse yourself in an insightful exploration of American history in A Nation Among Nations. This compelling book by renowned author Thomas Bender paints a different picture of the nation's history by placing it within the broader canvas of global events and developments.

Events like the American Revolution, the Civil War, and subsequent imperialism are examined in a new light, revealing fundamental correlations with simultaneous global rebellions, national redefinitions, and competitive imperial ambitions.

Intricacies of industrialization, urbanization, laissez-faire economics, capitalism, socialism, and technological advancements become globally interconnected phenomena, altering the solitary perception of these being unique American experiences.

A Nation Among Nations isn’t just a history book–it's a thought-provoking journey that transcends geographical boundaries, encouraging us to delve deeper into the globally intertwined series of events that spun the American historical narrative.

 

Contents

Title Page
THE OCEAN WORLD AND THE BEGINNINGS
THE GREAT WAR AND THE AMERICAN
FREEDOM IN AN AGE OF NATIONMAKING
AN EMPIRE AMONG EMPIRES
BEING THE WHALE
THE INDUSTRIAL WORLD AND
GLOBAL HISTORY AND AMERICA TODAY
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About the author (2006)

Thomas Bender is professor of history and the humanities at New York University. A renowned historian of American culture, he is the author and editor of more than a dozen books. He lives in New York City.

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