Louisiana Legacies: Readings in the History of the Pelican State
- ISBN-10
- 111854188X
- ISBN-13
- 9781118541883
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-11-29
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Michael S. Martin, Janet Allured
Description
Showcasing the colorful, even raucous, political, social, andunique cultural qualities of Louisiana history, this new collectionof essays features the finest and latest scholarship. Includes readings featuring recent scholarship thatexpand on traditional historical accounts Includes material on every region of Louisiana Covers a wide range of fields, including social,environmental, and economic history Detailed, focused material on different areas in Louisianahistory, including women’s history as well as thestate’s diverse ethnic populations
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