Amerikansk historie

Este libro es un profundo e ingenioso estudio, con mucha información, sobre los problemas que afronta la Gran Nación Norteamericana. La crisis de las civilizaciones es algo natural para los estudiosos de historia. Pero antes de llegar a esa situación hay muchos caminos y soluciones que deben ser tomados con seriedad y amor al país que tanto ha hecho por sus ciudadanos, paso a paso, muchas veces con lentitud, pero siempre alcanzando la finalidad. Conocer las causas del problema es el primer paso hacia su solución. Con muchas fotografías e imágenes que ayudan a la comprensión. Un libro para los que aman a Estados Unidos y se preocupan por la crisis en que vive y que se repite en la mayoría de los países de Occidente. *****This book is a profound and ingenious study, with a lot of information, about the problems facing the Great North American Nation. The crisis of civilizations is something natural for students of history. But before reaching that situation there are many paths and solutions that must be taken seriously and with love for the country that has done so much for its citizens, step by step, often slowly, but always reaching the goal. Knowing the causes of the problem is the first step towards its solution. A book for those who love the United States and are concerned about the crisis in which it lives and that is repeated in most Western countries.With many photographs and images that help understanding.

Today, more than 50 million people living in the USA were born in another country. That is more people than the entire population of Canada, and all of them have faced or will face challenges as they adapt to their new home.Many will be nervous and apprehensive, relying on what they have read in the newspapers, seen on the television, or been told by friends. Very few studied or grew up learning about the United States in school.Yet all of them are looking to make a success of their lives in their new home.This book provides you, the reader, with the foundational knowledge you need to prosper, thrive and succeed in the United States. It will give you background and context to the state of the nation, and you will find it easier to connect with people and speed up your assimilation time.It is written in a straightforward, chronological style and details key events and personalities together with pictures, maps and appendices to guide you along. It is also significantly shorter than many books about US history, some of which span over a thousand pages, so you could read this on a long-haul flight to America and, on touchdown, be ten times wiser and better prepared!In this book, you will learn:Events that have defined the United States.Biographies of influential personalities.Reasons why the United States is unique.An appreciation of cultural differences you will encounter in America.How and why the US grew across the continent, and how it stayed together.

Fannie Hardy Eckstorm was an interpreter of nature, an ornithologist, and expert on early Maine history with scientific habits and a mind for detail. This edition compiles many never before published river-driving stories from Fannie Hardy Eckstorm.In this book you will read about Maine characters Big Sebattis Mitchell, Lewey Ketchum, Life Gulliver, Dan Golden, and the notorious outlaw poacher turned game warden, Jock Darling. You'll be on the river with the river-drivers and in the woods with the broad-axe man.The included essays, "Six Years Under Maine Game Laws" provide an historical record in her own words. The reader will find an appreciation for the breadth of Maine topics she was able to write on so clearly. The stories complement the writings by Eckstorm in the books:The Penobscot Man - Life and Death on a Maine RiverandExploring the Maine Woods - The Hardy Family Expedition to the Machias Lakes.

Unearth the hidden tapestry of Moorish history in the Americas with Bro. Cush Dey's inaugural masterpiece, "Hidden in Plain Sight: The Parable of the Moorish Sardine." As the ancient saying goes, "Come, let us cut them off from being a nation," this book unravels the deliberate concealment of Moorish legacy. It boldly asserts that the path out of the fire is through it, offering profound insights and actionable solutions to reclaim our narrative, starting with self-realization. Join us on this enlightening journey towards truth and empowerment. Rediscover the untold chapters of our shared history. Dive in, and let enlightenment be your guide.

En 1492 comenzó un proceso de larga duración que puso en contacto dos mundos hasta entonces aislados. Por un lado, los pueblos originarios americanos, esparcidos en una inmensa geografía, caracterizados por enormes diferencias políticas y culturales, y muchas veces dotados de una profunda religiosidad. Y por otro, el de los europeos, de tradición greco-romana, germánica y católica, en particular los españoles, cuyos reyes permitieron el viaje de Colón y sostuvieron la presencia castellana en América. Estudiar el encuentro entre estos dos mundos, desde el punto de vista religioso, es acudir a términos tan cruciales, pero contrastantes, como inculturación, adaptación, aniquilación cultural, lucha por la justicia, abusos a los más débiles, formación humana y profesional, justificación de la conquista violenta, educación universitaria, apariciones de la Virgen, etc. La forma en la que estos fenómenos (y otros más) son abordadas en este volumen es la del respeto por los hechos y procesos históricos realmente acontecidos, valorándolos con un doble instrumento: el del método historiográfico y el de la luz de la teología y de la fe. Se espera contribuir así con cierta dosis de serenidad y objetividad al debate en torno a la plantación del Evangelio en América.

"Error in history is like a flock of sheep jumping over a bridge; if one goes, the rest all follow."(Charles Campbell, cited by Jennings Cropper Wise in Ye Kingdom of Accawmacke)In Another Day, Jenean Hall sets her hand to some of the errors told about colonial Virginia's Eastern Shore history. For example, some historians are still saying that Sir George Yeardley was in cahoots with Captain Epps against Thomas Savage, yet no evidence supports that premise. Another oft-told tale is that Edmund Scarburgh led an unauthorized raid against the Indians in 1651, yet the records tell a different story. Another Day breaks some myths and retells other stories with revealing details. Also in these chapters, we learn that the first Eastern Shore attorney of record was a woman; theLaughing King was not named for his personality; and "Dunking was not always about doughnuts." Another Day is well-cited research, written for your enjoyment.By the author of An "Uncertaine Rumor" of Land: New Thoughts on the Founding of Virginia's Eastern Shore (2022) and Victoria Stories: Glimpses of a Virginian Railway Town (2011).

"I could dream in poetry, could summon words for spiritual experience, could name God in twelve ways and in ten times and places in history. Award-winning writer Karen Salyer McElmurray details her life's journey across continents and decades in a poetic collection that is equal parts essay-as-memoir, memoir-as-Kèunstlerroman, and travelogue-as-meditation. It is about the deserts of India. A hospital ward in Maryland. The blue seas of Greece. A greenhouse in Virginia. It is about the spirit houses of Thailand. The mountains of eastern Kentucky. The depths of the Grand Canyon. A creative writing classroom in Georgia. An attic in a generations-old house. It is about coming to terms with both memory and the power of writing itself. At turns lyrical, poignant, and alluring, McElmurray probes her personal history from the stance of different places, perspectives, and vulnerabilities as she tenderly and fiercely searches for acceptance and a place to call home"--

Hell's Not Far Off is a grounded, politically engaged study of the Appalachian journalist and political critic Bruce Crawford, a scourge of coal and railway interests. Crawford fought injustices wherever he saw them at major risk to his own life and became an early interpreter of Appalachian labor history. His writings and actions from the 1920s to the 1960s helped shape southwest Virginia and West Virginia. Through Crawford's Weekly, a newspaper active from 1920 to 1935, Crawford challenged the Ku Klux Klan, lynch mobs, and the private police forces of coal barons. The wounds received for these efforts were the closing of his paper and a bullet to his leg during a Harlan County strike in the 1930s. In his work after journalism, he led the West Virginia branch of the Federal Writers' Project during the political standoff over the contents of the state's official guidebook. In Hell's Not Far Off, Josh Howard resurrects strands of a radical tradition centered especially on matters of labor, environment, and race, drawing attention to that tradition's ongoing salience: "Present-day Appalachia's fights were [Crawford's], and his fights are still ours."

"...an adventure story, a mystery, and a history lesson rolled into one entertaining narrative..." - Meg Costello, Research Manager, Falmouth Museums on the Green History is detective work. One bit of information leads to another until a collection of facts recreates life as it was - often centuries ago. Author Ken Peal's historical detective work began quite by accident - with a simple project to save a 140-year-old steeple bell from a church that was closed. Peal's interest grew and led him to other bells in the Falmouth area, some unseen for years. The information he accumulated led to articles appearing in the local newspaper, The Falmouth Enterprise.Some of Peal's stories tell of buildings of historical importance. Like Lawrence Academy, a classic Greek revival architectural treasure built in 1834 which now faces a struggle to keep from falling into disrepair.Bell discoveries often led to more questions than answers, like the church that claimed its belfry contained an 1832 bell and provided a tale about the bell's source. Both the bell and the story proved to be myths.Tracing history led Peal to some surprising people stories. In 1900 Martha Butler, lifelong Falmouth resident, found among her family papers the original invoice for the town's only Paul Revere bell - signed, "Paul Revere, 1796"- now a treasured artifact.Bells of Falmouth, with its wealth of historical information, will appeal to both bell enthusiasts and lovers of local history. "This book, backed by extensive research, puts important history in the hands of present and future generations... a splendid addition." Neil Goeppinger, bell collector, author, past-president, American Bell Association

A graphic history of how America's most iconic symbol came to be. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world and it is synonymous with the American Dream. Countless emigrees were welcomed by her imposing presence on arrival at Ellis Island during the 20th Century. A symbol of freedom and hope for millions. But did you know that her very existence was down to the incredible determination and obsession of one man? And this man, Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi was not even an American! Liberty: the improbable story of how America's most iconic symbol came to be.

An inspiring collection of wisdom from the women of the White House, from Martha Washington to Jill BidenGreat for research, reading, or inspiration"The world of the future is in our making. Tomorrow is now." - Eleanor RooseveltEach first lady has defined the unnofficial but significant role based on her own interests and priorities. Barbara Bush promoted literacy, Edith Wilson took on chief executive responsibilities after her husband's stroke, and Betty Ford spoke frankly about taboo issues like her mental health and mastectomy. Smithsonian Book of First Ladies’ Quotations collects their words of wisdom in a perfect gift or keepsake format with elegant features.Bound in environmentally friendly material with soft-touch coatingFoil-stamped in goldSturdy, quality hardcover printed in the USAAn introduction by Lisa Kathleen Graddy, curator of political history at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, enriches the book with insightful observations about the value and judgement we place on first ladies.The beautifully designed Smithsonian Book of First Ladies’ Quotations peers into the interiority and experiences of first ladies across time.

A handsome collection of wise words from every US president, from George Washington to Joe BidenGreat for research, reading, or inspiration"The government is us; we are the government, you and I." -Theodore Roosevelt This striking book shares inspirational, aspirational, and honest quotes from all 45 US presidents. Each page offers a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of leaders who have shaped the nation and its political landscape. Selected quotations are drawn from inaugural addresses, speeches, addresses to Congress, laws, correspondence, diary entries, and other sources. The book is not only informative, but fit for display, with sleek features that make it the perfect keepsake: Bound in environmentally friendly material with soft-touch coatingFoil-stamped in goldSturdy, quality hardcover printed in the USAThe president has symbolized the country and its people since the office was established in 1789, and the role has changed drastically over time with the rise of new challenges and in response to a changing world. Claire Jerry, curator of political history at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, provides her expertise with an engaging introduction about our country's relationship to the presidential office. Beautifully designed and full of quotations that provide insight on each president in his own words, the Smithsonian Book of Presidential Quotations reflects uniquely American ideals, history, and democracy.

Deeply research unit history of one of Canada's premier armoured regiments in World War Two.

First published in 1798, this Revolutionary War memoir is one of the few ever written by a senior Continental Army commander. It provides a unique glimpse into the administrative operations and inner workings of the army during the American Revolution. Major General William Heath offers rare insights on the war's major military personalities on both the American and British sides. Of particular interest are his wartime interactions with British generals John Burgoyne and William Phillips, as well as Continental Army generals such as George Washington and Charles Lee. Heath's memoir also gives readers a detailed look at the constant struggles faced by the army, including food, supply, personnel and funding shortages, and presents an almost daily chronicle of the tribulations and successes experienced by patriot forces during the war.

"Behind the Controversy" offers a comprehensive exploration into the complex, multifaceted history and operational intricacies of the U.S. Guantanamo Naval Base, commonly known as Guantanamo Bay or Gitmo. Situated on the southeastern tip of Cuba, this facility has been the focal point of numerous international legal and political debates since the turn of the century.Key features include:Historical Backdrop: Tracing the base's origins, from the Spanish-American War to the 1903 lease agreement between the U.S. and Cuba, setting the stage for its current geopolitical status.Gitmo in the War on Terror: A deep dive into the base's transformation post-9/11, its role as a detention center for suspected terrorists, and the controversies surrounding the indefinite detention of prisoners without trial.Legal Quandaries: Examination of the complex legal challenges presented by Guantanamo, from questions of habeas corpus to issues concerning international human rights laws.Interrogation Techniques and Human Rights: Analysis of the methods employed at Guantanamo, their ethical ramifications, and the international outcry against alleged torture and mistreatment.Inside the Wire: Personal accounts from former detainees, guards, and administrative personnel, providing a multifaceted look into daily life and operations inside the camp.Diplomatic Strains: Exploring the diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Cuba regarding the base, as well as broader international criticisms and calls for closure.Closure Debates: Detailing the challenges and arguments surrounding the propositions to shut down the detention facility, and the legal, logistical, and political obstacles faced.Global Perspectives: Insight into how the existence and operations of Guantanamo Bay have impacted U.S. relations with allies and foes alike.The Future of Guantanamo: Speculation on the evolving role and status of the naval base in the context of shifting U.S. defense, foreign policy, and legal landscapes."Behind the Controversy" provides readers with a balanced, well-researched insight into the Guantanamo Naval Base, shedding light on the dilemmas it presents at the intersection of national security, international law, and human rights. The book serves as a definitive guide for those seeking to understand the multi-layered challenges and implications surrounding one of the most debated military installations in modern history.

Embark on a captivating journey back in time during to the golden era of the Restigouche River. Step into a world from a bygone era and discover a land where the wild riverbanks of Restigouche were at the height of their angling glory.In this carefully expurgated edition, the past comes alive through Sage's enthralling tales, transporting you to an age when the Restigouche River was revered as a prime destination for anglers seeking the coveted Atlantic salmon. Each page echoes the hushed conversations of anglers from long ago, guided by the talents and insights of the Mi'gmaw guides who shared their knowledge and skill. Sage's keen observations bring to life the vibrant tapestry of a river community, where stories were told by the flickering firelight and fishing strategies were exchanged under the dappled shade of ancient trees.The tales told become a bridge to a time when the Restigouche River was not just a body of water separating the provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec, but a icon of wilderness angling, reaching its legendary status it still holds to this day.Whether you're an ardent angler yearning for a glimpse into history or a curious soul seeking the echoes of a distant era, this book promises a journey to the heart of angling heritage. Immerse yourself in this digitally restored and annotated edition, meticulously curated to capture the essence of a century-old adventure and the pivotal role played by Mi'gmaw fishing guides in the noble pursuit of angling.Inside you will find:Techniques for Successful Angling on the Restigouche RiverFly Selection Strategies Tailored to Restigouche River ConditionsInsights into Prime Fishing Locations along the RestigoucheWisdom from Mi'gmaw Fishing Guides, Passed Down Through GenerationsUnderstanding the Unique Life Cycles and Behavior of Restigouche SalmonHistorical Perspective on the Golden Era of Restigouche River AnglingOver 40 original plates offering a glimpse into the angling legacy of the Restigouche RiverNewly added photos from the era, providing a visual journey through the river's historic beautyCaptivating imagery complementing timeless narrativesExplore the cherished past of angling on the Restigouche through historical visuals

Kathryn E. O'Rourke offers a new interpretation of the development of modern architecture in the Mexican capital, showing close links between design, evolving understandings of national architectural history, folk art, and social reform.

Highlights the Transformative Effects of Border Conflicts on Culture and Politics

"A groundbreaking, important recovery of history; the overlooked story-fully explored, of the critical aspect of America's Revolutionary War that was fought in the South showing that the British surrender at Yorktown was the direct result of the southern campaign and, that the battles that emerged south of the Mason-Dixon line between loyalists to the Crown and patriots who fought for independence were, in fact, America's first civil war. The famous battles that form the backbone of the story put forth of American independence-at Lexington and Concord, Brandywine, Germantown, Saratoga, and Monmouth, while crucial, did not lead to the surrender at Yorktown. It was in the three-plus years between Monmouth and Yorktown that the war was won. Alan Pell Crawford's riveting new book, This Fierce People, tells the story of these missing three years, long ignored by historians, and of the fierce battles fought in the south that made up the central theater of military operations in the latter years of the Revolutionary War, upending the essential American myth that the War of Independence was fought primarily in the north. Weaving throughout the stories of the heroic men and women, largely unsung patriots-African Americans and whites, militiamen and 'irregulars,' Patriots and Tories, Americans, Frenchmen, Brits and Hessians, Crawford reveals the misperceptions and contradictions of our accepted understanding of how our nation came to be, as well as the national narrative that America's victory over the British lay solely with General George Washington and his troops"

On Elizabeth Taylor: An Opinionated Guide is a comprehensive overview of the film, television, and theatrical career of Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011). Including an introduction, biographical chronology, and guide to her entire career, Matthew Kennedy gives a critical assessment of each film and performance. This Opinionated Guide gives direction to anyone unfamiliar with Miss Taylor's work as an actress and elegantly guides readers who desire to explore her career and her impact on twentieth century popular culture.

"Equal parts The Right Stuff and The Boys in the Boat, [this book] tells the unbelievable history of the 1924 race to circumnavigate the globe for the first time by air, a nail-biting contest that pitted underdog US pilots against their better-funded European rivals, created technology that changed aviation, and convinced America that its future was in the sky"--

"ARGO meets SPOTLIGHT, as journalist Craig Unger, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of AMERICAN KOMPROMAT and HOUSE OF BUSH, HOUSE OF SAUD, reveals his thirty-year investigation into the secret collusion between Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign and Iran, raising urgent questions about what happens when foreign meddling in our elections goes unpunished and what gets remembered when the political price for treason is victory. It was a tinderbox of an accusation. In April 1991, the NEW YORK TIMES ran an op-ed alleging that Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign had conspired with the Iranian government to delay the release of 52 American hostages until after the 1980 election. The Iranian hostage crisis was President Jimmy Carter's largest political vulnerability, and his lack of success freeing them ultimately sealed his fate at the ballot box. In return for keeping Americans in captivity until Reagan assumed the oath of office, the Republicans had secretly funneled arms to Iran. Treasonous and illegal, the operation-planned and executed by Reagan's campaign manager Bill Casey-amounted to a shadow foreign policy run by private citizens that ensured Reagan's victory. Investigative journalist Craig Unger was one of the first reporters covering the October Surprise-initially for ESQUIRE and then NEWSWEEK-and while attempting to unravel the mystery, he was fired, sued, and ostracized by the Washington press corps, as a counter narrative took hold: The October Surprise was a hoax. Though Unger later recovered his name and became a bestselling author on Republican abuses of power, the October Surprise remained his white whale, the project he-as well as legendary investigative journalist, the late Robert Parry-worked on late at night and between assignments. In DEN OF SPIES, Unger reveals the definitive story of the October Surprise, going inside his three-decade reporting odyssey, along with Parry's never-before-seen archives, and sharing startling truths about what really happened in 1980. The result is a real-life political thriller filled with double agents, CIA operatives, slippery politicians, KGB documents, wealthy Republicans, and dogged journalists. A timely and provocative history that presages our Trump-era political scandals, DEN OF SPIES demonstrates the stakes of allowing the politics of the moment to obscure the writing of our history"--

Instant New York Times Bestseller#1 New York Times bestselling author Bret Baier reveals how George Washington saved the Constitution-and the American experiment"To Rescue The Constitution is a masterful exploration of the electrifying struggle to unite a young United States." --Jay WinikA sweeping narrative ranging from the unsettled early American frontier and the battlefields of the Revolution to the history-making clashes within Philadelphia's Independence Hall, Bret Baier's To Rescue the Constitution dramatically illuminates the life of George Washington, the Founder who did more than perhaps any other individual to secure the future of the United States.George Washington rescued the nation three times: first by leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, second by presiding over the Constitutional Convention that set the blueprint for the United States and ushering the Constitution through a fractious ratification process, and third by leading the nation as its first president. There is no doubt that the struggling new nation needed to be rescued--and that Washington was the only American who could bring the together.After the victorious War of Independence, when a spirit of unity and patriotism might have been expected, instead the nation fractured. The states were no more than a loosely knit and contentious confederation, with no strong central union. It was an urgent matter that led to the calling of a Constitutional Convention to meet in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787.Setting aside his plan to retire to Mount Vernon, Washington agreed to be a delegate at Philadelphia. There he was unanimously elected president of the convention. After successfully bringing the Constitution into being, Washington then sacrificed any hope of returning to private life by accepting the unanimous election to be the nation's first president. Washington was not known for brilliant oratory or prose, but his quiet, steady leadership gave life to the Constitution by showing how it should be enacted.In this vivid and moving portrait of America's early struggles, Baier captures the critical moments when Washington's leadership brought the nation from the brink of collapse. Baier exposes an early America that is grittier and far more divided than is often portrayed--one we can see reflected in today's conflicts.

The subject of the War Between the States, as it pertained to Jackson County, Texas, and the story of the Confederacy, and its quest for independence, was one which provided ample grist from which a romance writer might glean the bountiful harvest of an inspired story. The conflict itself was not over emancipation of the slaves, though that event was a result of the war, but over different systems of economy: one commercial and industrial, the other largely agricultural. America had become two peoples, one seeking dominion over all peoples and all things, the other contented with the blessings bestowed by the good earth. Though the two peoples were joined by a written constitution, a numerical majority of one section imposed protective tariffs on the imports of the other. Tariffs are a bounty to one, a burden to the other. Tariffs have the effect of levying an unequal, and therefore unconstitutional, tax on the consumer. It is scarcely necessary to add that, although the romance is entirely imaginary, the author has naturally drawn upon his experiences and observations during the war, both in Jackson County, Texas, and while marching with his regiment, the Second Texas Infantry, C.S.A., in Tennessee and Mississippi.