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

By John William Burgess

Book Overview

The Middle Period, 1817-1858 is a book in the American History Series written by John William Burgess. The book covers the period between 1817 and 1858, which is often referred to as the ""Middle Period"" in American history. This period saw significant changes and developments in the United States, including the rise of industrialization and the expansion of westward territory. Burgess provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that shaped this era. He discusses the major events and figures of the time, such as the Missouri Compromise, the Mexican-American War, and the presidency of James K. Polk. The book also explores the growing tensions between the North and South over the issue of slavery, which ultimately led to the Civil War. Burgess examines the political debates and compromises that attempted to address this issue, including the Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Overall, The Middle Period, 1817-1858 is a comprehensive and insightful look at a crucial period in American history. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped the nation during this time and the challenges that it faced as it continued to grow and evolve.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: 1432542885
• ISBN13: 9781432542887
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"