Bøger af George Rogers Taylor

The book ""The Turner Thesis Concerning The Role Of The Frontier In American History: Problems In American Civilization"" by George Rogers Taylor is a comprehensive analysis of the famous Turner Thesis, which was proposed by historian Frederick Jackson Turner in 1893. The Turner Thesis argued that the existence of a frontier in American history had played a crucial role in shaping the nation's identity, culture, and institutions.Taylor's work examines the Turner Thesis in detail, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses, and exploring the broader implications of Turner's ideas for American history and society. He looks at the historical context in which Turner developed his thesis, and considers the various critiques and challenges that have been raised against it over the years.In addition to providing a critical analysis of the Turner Thesis, Taylor also explores its impact on American historiography and the broader field of American studies. He considers the ways in which Turner's ideas have influenced the writing of history, and the extent to which they have shaped popular perceptions of American identity and culture.Overall, ""The Turner Thesis Concerning The Role Of The Frontier In American History: Problems In American Civilization"" is an important work of scholarship that offers a nuanced and insightful perspective on one of the most influential ideas in American historiography. It will be of interest to scholars and students of American history, as well as anyone interested in understanding the complex and evolving nature of American identity and culture.Contributing Authors Include Frederick Jackson Turner, Benjamin F. Wright, Jr., Louis M. Hacker, And Many Others.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.

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Rapid population growth in the Great Plains and the American West after the Civil War was the result not only of railroad expansion but of a collaboration among competing railroads to adopt a uniform width for track. The American Railroad Network, 1861-1890 shows how the consolidation of smaller railroads and the growth of capitalism worked to unify the fragmented railroad industry through standardization. George Rogers Taylor and Irene D. Neu cover the emergence of railroads before and during the Civil War, their expansions westward, the gradual adoption of a national rail gauge, and the development of standardized equipment and car interchange rules that set examples for American industry in general. A pioneering work first published in 1956, The American Railroad Network, 1861-1890 provides a framework for understanding how advancements in technology are both impeded and fostered by political processes and commercial pressures. This paperback edition features three full-color fold-out maps and a new introduction by Railroad History editor Mark Reutter.

Rapid population growth in the Great Plains and the American West after the Civil War was the result not only of railroad expansion but of a collaboration among competing railroads to adopt a uniform width for track. This title shows how the consolidation of smaller railroads and the growth of capitalism worked to unify the railroad industry.