The Foundations of American Nationality

By Evarts Boutell Greene

Book Overview

The Foundations of American Nationality is a historical book written by Evarts Boutell Greene. The book explores the formation and development of American nationality from the colonial period to the end of the Civil War. It discusses the various factors that contributed to the growth of American identity, including geography, politics, culture, and economics.The author argues that American nationality was not a given, but rather a product of a long and complex process of nation-building. He examines the role of key figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln in shaping American identity and fostering a sense of national unity.The book also explores the challenges that the United States faced in creating a cohesive national identity, including regionalism, slavery, and the Civil War. The author provides a detailed analysis of how these issues were addressed and resolved, and how they helped to shape the American nation as we know it today.Overall, The Foundations of American Nationality is a comprehensive and insightful study of the origins and development of American identity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the evolution of national identities.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: 1419131273
• ISBN13: 9781419131271
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 684 Pages
• Weight: 2.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"