Frank Freidel

The Progressive Years: The Spirit and Achievement of American Reform is a comprehensive book by Otis A. Pease that explores the era of progressive reform in the United States from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. The book delves into the social, political, and economic changes that took place during this period, including the rise of labor unions, women's suffrage, and the regulation of big business. It also examines the key figures and movements that shaped the progressive era, such as Theodore Roosevelt, Jane Addams, and the muckrakers. Through a combination of historical analysis and primary source documents, The Progressive Years offers readers a detailed account of one of the most transformative periods in American history. Contributing Authors Include Frederic Howe, Jane Addams, Robert De Forest, And Many Others. 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.

The Colonial Image: Origins Of American Culture is a book written by John C. Miller that explores the formation and evolution of American culture during the colonial period. The book examines the ways in which the cultural identity of the colonies was shaped by various factors such as religion, politics, economics, and social structures. Miller argues that the colonial period was a crucial time in the development of American culture, as it laid the foundation for many of the cultural norms and values that are still present in American society today. The book discusses the impact of colonialism on the indigenous peoples of America, as well as the influence of European ideas and traditions on the emerging American culture. The Colonial Image: Origins Of American Culture is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of colonial life and culture. Some of the topics covered in the book include the role of religion in colonial society, the emergence of a distinct American identity, and the impact of slavery on American culture. Overall, The Colonial Image: Origins Of American Culture provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the origins of American culture, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the cultural roots of the United States. As Revealed In The Writings Of Men And Women Who Shared The Colonial Experience. 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.

"It has been a splendid little war..." wrote John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt as the Spanish-American War ended in 1898. Indeed it was splendid for the American public, but for the Rough Riders and other soldiers it was as grim, dirty and bloody as any war. Only the ineptitude of the Spaniards, and the luck of the Americans, kept it from stretching into a disastrous struggle. The Splendid Little War is the compelling story of this often overlooked conflict, told largely in the words of the participants themselves. It was a war people by the famous and those soon to be: Theodore Roosevelt, Stephen Crane, Clara Barton and William Jennings Bryan are among those who played key roles in the war against Spain. Above all, as Freidel writes, the Spanish-American War marked the end of an era: "Beyond the 'splendid little war' hung the indefinite shadow of world cataclysm.... Few Americans dreamed how different the United States would be afterwards."

The acclaimed one-volume biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt, praised by Doris Kearns Goodwin as "brilliant...a magnificently readable saga."

There has never been a phenomenon in American life to equal the invasion of Washington by the young New Dealers—hundreds of men and women still in their twenties and thirties, brilliant and dedicated, trained in the law, economics, public administration, technology, pouring into public life to do nothing less than restructure American society. They proposed new programs, drafted legislation, staffed the new agencies. They were active in the Administration, the Congress, the courts, the news media. They fanned out all over America to discover the facts, plan ways of easing the pain of their foundering country, and report on the results. Many of them went on to be rich, famous, and powerful, but their early experience in Washington was perhaps the most inspiriting of their lives. Katie Louchheim was among those who arrived in Washington in the 1930s, and being a keen writer as well as the wife of a member of the SEC, she had a front-row seat for the spectacle of social progress. Now, a half-century later, she has gathered reminiscences from her old friends and colleagues, interviewed others, and woven them together into a lively, informal word-picture of that exciting time. Among the many insiders who recount their views are Alger Hiss, Robert C. Weaver, Paul A. Freund, James H. Rowe, Wilbur J. Cohen, Abe Fortas, David Riesman, and Joseph L. Rauh. This book, a singular and uplifting primary document of an extraordinary period, is destined to appeal across a wide spectrum of readers of American history.