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The Critical Period of American History 1783 to 1789

The Critical Period of American History 1783 to 1789

Fiske, John

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Colonial Period (1600-1775)General Political ScienceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1417942681
ISBN13: 9781417942688
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 19 2004
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Critical Period of American History 1783 to 1789 is a historical book written by John Fiske. It explores the period of time between the end of the American Revolutionary War and the ratification of the United States Constitution. Fiske argues that this was a crucial moment in American history, as the newly formed country struggled to establish a stable government and define its identity. The book covers a range of topics, including the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the challenges of foreign relations, and the debates surrounding the creation of the Constitution. Fiske provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of the time, drawing on primary sources and historical accounts to paint a vivid picture of the era. Throughout the book, Fiske emphasizes the importance of this period in shaping the course of American history. He argues that the decisions made during this time laid the foundation for the country's future success and continue to impact American politics and society today. Overall, The Critical Period of American History 1783 to 1789 is a well-researched and insightful analysis of a pivotal moment in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the origins of the United States and the challenges faced by its founders.1898. This book contains the substance of the course of lectures given in the Old South Meeting-House in Boston, at the Washington University in St. Louis and in the theater of the University Club in New York by Fiske, noted American philosopher and historian. Contents: Results of Yorktown; The Thirteen Commonwealths; The League of Friendship; Drifting Toward Anarchy; Germs of National Sovereignty; The Federal Convention; and Crowning the Work. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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