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The mid-nineteenth century in America was marked by ambition and expansion, as the nation sought new territories and technological advancements while grappling with the moral dilemma of slavery. Award-winning historian Brenda Wineapple delves into this tumultuous period, highlighting the emotional and ideological conflicts that led to a devastating civil war. The narrative captures the transformation of the country from a loose confederation into a unified nation, emphasizing the profound costs of this evolution in ideals of freedom and justice.
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Ecstatic Nation, Brenda Wineapple
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Ecstatic Nation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Brenda Wineapple
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Publisher
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 736
- ISBN13
- 9780061234583
- Category
- History, Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- The mid-nineteenth century in America was marked by ambition and expansion, as the nation sought new territories and technological advancements while grappling with the moral dilemma of slavery. Award-winning historian Brenda Wineapple delves into this tumultuous period, highlighting the emotional and ideological conflicts that led to a devastating civil war. The narrative captures the transformation of the country from a loose confederation into a unified nation, emphasizing the profound costs of this evolution in ideals of freedom and justice.