Forty Years of American Life

By Thomas Low Nichols

Book Overview

""Forty Years of American Life 1821-1861"" is a historical account of the United States during the period of 1821 to 1861, written by Thomas Low Nichols. The book covers the political, social, economic, and cultural developments of the country during this era, including the rise of the Whig and Democratic parties, the Mexican-American War, the abolitionist movement, and the secession crisis leading up to the Civil War. Nichols also provides insight into the daily life of Americans during this time, including their customs, beliefs, and attitudes towards slavery and race. The book is a comprehensive and detailed analysis of a critical period in American history, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the events and forces that shaped the nation during this time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143257907X
• ISBN13: 9781432579074
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"