Great Letters in American History: Words from the Pens of Americans--great and Small
- ISBN-10
- 0889651582
- ISBN-13
- 9780889651586
- Category
- American letters
- Pages
- 261
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Christian Publications
- Author
- Rebecca Price Janney
Description
This book shows how faith played a major role in U.S. history through letters written by key figures from the Colonial Period to the 1990s. Letters from the revolutionary period refer to the battle for independence and the stages of the young republic's development. During the Civil War period, letters point to the battle of brother against brother and to healing the post-war wounds. Letters from overseas during World War I and letters of hope and opportunity during World War II document the path of the 20th century followed by letters from the 50s to the 90s. This book gives a new perspective on history as it helps readers understand events from our nations's past on a more personal level.
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