The Frontier in American History .: History

Frederick Jackson Turner

Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US, 2019 - 182 halaman

Frederick Jackson Turner (November 14, 1861 - March 14, 1932) was an American historian in the early 20th century, based at the University of Wisconsin until 1910, and then at Harvard. He was primarily known for his "Frontier Thesis." He trained many PhDs who came to occupy prominent places in the history profession. He promoted interdisciplinary and quantitative methods, often with a focus on the Midwest. He is best known for his essay "The Significance of the Frontier in American History," whose ideas formed the Frontier Thesis. He argued that the moving western frontier shaped American democracy and the American character from the colonial era until 1890. He is also known for his theories of geographical sectionalism. In recent years historians and academics have argued strenuously over Turner's work; all agree that the Frontier Thesis has had an enormous impact on historical scholarship and the American soul.

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LibraryThing Review

Ulasan Pengguna  - abeckert23 - LibraryThing

I picked this up for a conventional history book. Not looking for anything crazy, just to fill in some of the gaps between the colonies and the wild west. Fairly white-washed, but not unusual for the time it was written. good for what it is.

LibraryThing Review

Ulasan Pengguna  - JVioland - LibraryThing

A seminal work in American historical research, Turner's view is controversial today. It certainly was affirmed by the vast majority of Americans when initially published - but we're in the "America ...

Informasi bibliografi

• Judul: The Frontier in American History .: History
• Pengarang: Frederick Jackson Turner
• Penerbit: Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US, 2019
• ISBN: 1795631783, 9781795631785
• Tebal: 182 halaman