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Westward Expansion: A History of the American Frontier,Used
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When it appeared in 1949, the first edition of Ray Allen Billington's Westward Expansion set a new standard for scholarship in western American history, and the book's reputation among historians, scholars, and students grew through four subsequent editions. This abridgment and revision of Billington and Martin Ridge's fifth edition, with a new introduction and additional scholarship by Ridge, as well as an updated bibliography, focuses on the TransMississippi frontier.Although the text sets out the remarkable story of the American frontier, which became, almost from the beginning, an archetypal narrative of the new American nation's successful expansion, the authors do not forget the social, environmental, and human cost of national expansion. While most Americans take pride in the nation's frontier heritage and its associated myths, they also share that history with othersespecially with people of colorin whose collective memories the story of the American west is rendered both dark and painful. Westward Expansion encourages an understanding of American 'westering' that is mindful of the racism and excessive nationalism that frequently marred the Western frontier experience. At the same time, the authors understand a sense of optimism, a profound faith in individuals' own abilities, the willingness to innovate, and an abiding trust in democracy to be the transcendent values of the frontier experience, traits that continue to influence the character of America's people long after the close of the western frontier.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Westward Expansion: A History of the American Frontier'? A: 'Westward Expansion: A History of the American Frontier' explores the history of the American frontier, focusing on the Trans-Mississippi region and the complexities of national expansion, including social and environmental impacts.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Ray Allen Billington and Martin Ridge.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the Abridged 6th edition of 'Westward Expansion'.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on August 1, 2001.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 456 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes does the book address regarding westward expansion? A: The book addresses themes of optimism, innovation, and democracy while also acknowledging the racism and nationalism that affected the frontier experience.
- Q: Is there additional scholarship included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition includes a new introduction and additional scholarship by Martin Ridge, along with an updated bibliography.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of 'Revolution & Founding'.