Carol Berkin Books

The biography explores the extraordinary life of Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, celebrated for her beauty in 19th-century Baltimore. Her marriage to Jérôme Bonaparte, Napoleon's youngest brother, intertwined her fate with significant diplomatic and political events involving the United States, France, and England. The narrative highlights her unique position in history and the impact of her marriage on international relations during a tumultuous period.

This book presents a political chronology while showcasing the diverse individual experiences and cultures that make up American society.

Focusing on the lives of three influential women during the Civil War era, the book explores how Angelina Grimké Weld, Varina Howell Davis, and Julia Dent Grant perceived and responded to the tumultuous events of their time. By weaving their narratives together, it enriches the historical context of the Civil War, emphasizing the importance of women's perspectives and experiences alongside their male counterparts, thereby offering a deeper understanding of this pivotal period in American history.

Focusing on the often-overlooked contributions of women during the American Revolution, this groundbreaking history reveals how they navigated scarcity, bloodshed, and danger. Carol Berkin highlights their vital roles, illustrating how these women influenced the conflict and shaped the nation's future. Through detailed accounts, the narrative uncovers the resilience and impact of women on the home front, providing a fresh perspective on this pivotal period in American history.

Revisiting all the original documents and using her deep knowledge of eighteenth-century history and politics, Carol Berkin takes a fresh look at the men who framed the Constitution, the issues they faced, and the times they lived in. Berkin transports the reader into the hearts and minds of the founders, exposing their fears and their limited expectations of success.

Shaped with a clear political chronology, Making America reflects the variety of individual experiences and kaleidoscope of cultures that is American society. Careful to maintain its emphasis on the importance of social movements, immigrant society, and regional and political differences in American history, the Fourth Edition of Making America brings greater attention to global influences and America's role in the world.Making America serves the needs of instructors whose classrooms reflect the diversity of today's college students. The strongly chronological narrative--together with an integrated program of learning and teaching aids--makes the historical content vivid and comprehensible to students at all levels of preparedness. In order to aid reading comprehension, the text features an on-page glossary and chapter summaries.

How George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and John Adams navigated the nation through four major crises and caused the first stirrings of American nationalism