Rebels and Renegades
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Rebels and Renegades

A Chronology of Social and Political Dissent in the United States

  1. 368 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Rebels and Renegades

A Chronology of Social and Political Dissent in the United States

About this book

Rebels and Renegades examines 350 years of history through the eyes of the uncompromising. Presented in nine clearly written chronological chapters, this comprehensive reference covers the major events and personalities in the history of extremism in the U.S. Besides chronicling the event itself, entries, ranging from 500 to 1000 words, include background information and historic effects. In addition to the chronology, sidebars highlight historical, biographical, cultural, and ethical aspects of the story, tying the past to the present. Topics include the influence of radical idea on the mainstream, the role of violence in radicalism, and the evolving relationship between radicals and the media. An extensive appendix of excerpts, transcripts, and full source documents round out the work.

To see the Introduction, a list of detailed contents, a generous selection of sample pages, and more, visit the Rebels and Renegades website.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2002
eBook ISBN
9781136763915
Topic
History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. CHAPTER ONE Colonization and Settlement
  8. CHAPTER TWO Revolution and Nation-Building
  9. CHAPTER THREE Expansion and Reform
  10. CHAPTER FOUR Civil War and Reconstruction
  11. CHAPTER FIVE Industrialization and the Progressive Era
  12. CHAPTER SIX World War I and the Roaring Twenties
  13. CHAPTER SEVEN The Great Depression and World War II
  14. CHAPTER EIGHT Postwar United States
  15. CHAPTER NINE Contemporary United States
  16. Bibliography
  17. Appendix: Primary Documents
  18. Index