A Brief History Of The United States - John Bach McMaster - Bog

""A Brief History of the United States"" by John Bach McMaster is a comprehensive account of the history of the United States, from its early colonial beginnings to the end of the 19th century. The book covers major events, such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction era, as well as important social and cultural changes that shaped the country over time. McMaster delves into the political and economic forces that drove the growth of the United States, including the rise of industry, the expansion of westward territories, and the impact of immigration. He also explores the role of key figures in American history, such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Thomas Jefferson, and examines their impact on the nation's development.Throughout the book, McMaster provides a detailed analysis of the social and cultural changes that occurred during different periods of American history, including the growth of slavery, the women's suffrage movement, and the emergence of new technologies. He also discusses the impact of major events, such as the Industrial Revolution and the Civil Rights Movement, on American society.Overall, ""A Brief History of the United States"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the country's history, offering readers a deep understanding of the forces that have shaped the United States into the nation it is today.Burgoyne set out in June, captured Ticonderoga, and advanced to the upper Hudson. As he came southward, the sturdy farmers of Vermont and New York began to gather on his flank, and collected at Bennington many horses and large stores of food and ammunition. As Burgoyne needed horses, he sent a force of Hessians to attack Bennington. But Stark, with his Green Mountain Boys and New Hampshire militia, met the Hessians six miles from town, surrounded them on all sides, beat them, and took seven hundred prisoners and quantities of guns and some cannon.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.