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Appalachia: A History
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Interweaving Social, Political, Environmental, Economic, And Popular History, John Alexander Williams Chronicles Four And A Half Centuries Of The Appalachian Past. Along The Way, He Explores Appalachia'S Longcontested Boundaries And The Numerous, Often Contradictory Images That Have Shaped Perceptions Of The Region As Both The Essence Of America And A Place Apart.Williams Begins His Story In The Colonial Era And Describes The Halfcentury Of Bloody Warfare As Migrants From Europe And Their Americanborn Offspring Fought And Eventually Displaced Appalachia'S Native American Inhabitants. He Depicts The Evolution Of A Backwoods Farmandforest Society, Its Divided And Unhappy Fate During The Civil War, And The Emergence Of A New Industrial Order As Railroads, Towns, And Extractive Industries Penetrated Deeper And Deeper Into The Mountains. Finally, He Considers Appalachia'S Fate In The Twentieth Century, When It Became The First American Region To Suffer Widespread Deindustrialization, And Examines The Partial Renewal Created By Federal Intervention And A Small But Significant Wave Of Inmigration.Throughout The Book, A Wide Range Of Appalachian Voices Enlivens The Analysis And Reminds Us Of The Importance Of Storytelling In The Ways The People Of Appalachia Define Themselves And Their Region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Appalachia: A History'? A: 'Appalachia: A History' by John Alexander Williams focuses on the social, political, environmental, economic, and popular history of the Appalachian region over four and a half centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Appalachia: A History' is John Alexander Williams.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers a variety of topics including colonial warfare, the evolution of Appalachian society, the Civil War, industrialization, and the effects of deindustrialization in the twentieth century.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Appalachia: A History' have? A: 'Appalachia: A History' consists of 480 pages.
- Q: When was 'Appalachia: A History' published? A: 'Appalachia: A History' was published on April 29, 2002.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this book is a new edition.
- Q: What kind of historical perspectives are included in the book? A: The book includes a wide range of Appalachian voices and emphasizes the importance of storytelling in shaping regional identity.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Appalachia: A History'? A: The book is suitable for readers interested in American history, regional studies, and the cultural complexities of Appalachia.