Minnesota: A History

William E. Lass

W W Norton & Company Incorporated, Aug 1, 2000 - History - 335 pages

In this volume, William Lass tells the story of Minnesota, a state that evolved from many cultures, from its beginnings to the present. This history not only provides descriptions of the essential events of Minnesota's past but also offers an interpretation of major trends and characteristics of the state and its distinctiveness within the context of the nation's story.

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Review: Minnesota: A History

User Review  - Pauline - Goodreads

Very informative about Minnesota and it's history. I read this book for recreation when I missed my home state! :-)

Review: Minnesota: A History

User Review  - Daniel - Goodreads

Part of Norton's "States of the Nation" series published for the Bicentennial. A nice concise way to learn a state's history up to the early '70s.

About the author

Lass is professor of history and director of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center at Mankato State University, where he has taught since 1960. He received his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Minnesota: A History; Norton paperback; States and the Nation Series
• Author: William E. Lass
• Edition: 2, illustrated
• Publisher: W W Norton & Company Incorporated, 2000
• ISBN: 0393319717, 9780393319712
• Length: 335 pages
• Subjects: History / United States / State & Local / General