The Frontier In American History - Frederick Jackson Turner - Bog

The Frontier in American History is a seminal work by Frederick Jackson Turner, a renowned American historian. The book explores the significance of the frontier in shaping American culture, identity, and democracy. Turner argues that the frontier played a critical role in the development of American democracy, individualism, and egalitarianism. He contends that the frontier experience created a unique American character that was distinct from European societies. The book is divided into four parts, each of which explores a different aspect of the frontier experience. The first part describes the physical and social characteristics of the frontier, including its geography, climate, and people. The second part explores the impact of the frontier on American democracy and individualism. The third part examines the role of the frontier in shaping American culture, including literature, art, and music. The final part discusses the decline of the frontier and its implications for American society.The Frontier in American History is considered a classic work of American history and has had a profound impact on the field. Turner's thesis has been debated and critiqued by scholars for over a century, but his ideas continue to shape our understanding of American history and culture. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in American history, culture, and identity.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.