Yankee Merchants and the Making of the Urban West

The Rise and Fall of Antebellum St. Louis

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• Jeffrey S. Adler

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• Interdisziplinäre Perspektiven der modernen Geschichte

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• 286 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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The book explores the transformative impact of the slavery debate on the urban West, highlighting how conflicts surrounding this issue reshaped cities and communities. It delves into the social, political, and economic changes that arose from these tensions, illustrating the complex interplay between regional identities and the national discourse on slavery. Through detailed analysis, it reveals how these conflicts not only influenced local dynamics but also contributed to the broader historical narrative of the United States.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Hardcover