The Middle Period, 1817-1858: The American History Series

By John William Burgess

Book Overview

The Middle Period, 1817-1858 is a historical book written by John William Burgess as a part of The American History Series. The book covers the period of American history between the end of the War of 1812 and the beginning of the Civil War. It explores the political, social, and economic developments that took place during this time, including the rise of industrialization, the expansion of the nation, the emergence of new political parties, and the growing tensions between the North and South over the issue of slavery. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of the major figures and events of the era, such as Andrew Jackson, the Mexican-American War, and the Compromise of 1850. Overall, The Middle Period, 1817-1858 offers a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most important periods in American history.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: 1163251135
• ISBN13: 9781163251133
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 558 Pages
• Weight: 1.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"