The Significance of the Frontier in American History
- ISBN-10
- 014196331X
- ISBN-13
- 9780141963310
- Series
- The Significance of the Frontier in American History
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-08-07
- Publisher
- Penguin UK
- Author
- Frederick Jackson Turner
Description
This hugely influential work marked a turning point in US history and culture, arguing that the nation’s expansion into the Great West was directly linked to its unique spirit: a rugged individualism forged at the juncture between civilization and wilderness, which – for better or worse – lies at the heart of American identity today. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves – and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives – and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
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