Nation Divided: A History of American Conflict

James McPherson's Nation Divided is a sweeping history of American conflict, from the Revolution to the Civil War to the present day. McPherson tells the story of how Americans have fought over the meaning of their country, and how those conflicts have shaped the nation's destiny.

Civil War Leaders (Civil War: A Nation Divided (Library))

by Tim McNeese

4.3 out of 5

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McPherson begins his story with the Revolution, when Americans fought for independence from Great Britain. He shows how the Revolution was a deeply divisive event, with Americans divided over the question of whether to break away from the British Empire. The war left a legacy of bitterness and division that would continue to haunt the nation for generations to come.

The Civil War was the most cataclysmic conflict in American history. McPherson argues that the war was caused by a deep-seated conflict over the issue of slavery. The war pitted North against South, and it resulted in the deaths of over 600,000 Americans. The war left a legacy of racial hatred and division that would continue to plague the nation for centuries to come.

In the years after the Civil War, Americans faced a new set of challenges. The country was rapidly industrializing, and the rise of big business created new tensions between labor and capital. The nation also faced a wave of immigration, which led to fears about the loss of American identity. These tensions culminated in the Populist movement of the 1890s, which sought to challenge the power of big business and the political establishment.

The 20th century saw the United States emerge as a global superpower. However, the nation also faced a series of new challenges, including the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and the rise of terrorism. These challenges have once again divided Americans, and they continue to shape the nation's destiny.

Nation Divided is a magisterial work of history. McPherson tells the story of American conflict with great clarity and insight. He shows how the nation's history has been marked by a series of deep-seated conflicts, and he argues that these conflicts have shaped the nation's destiny. Nation Divided is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and often contradictory history of the United States.

About the Author

James McPherson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian who has written extensively about the American Civil War. He is a professor of history at Princeton University.

Civil War Leaders (Civil War: A Nation Divided (Library))

by Tim McNeese

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
File size	:	2640 KB
Print length	:	144 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE