Author: James Walker Hood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American Methodists
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
One Hundred Years of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Author: James Walker Hood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American Methodists
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African American Methodists
Languages : en
Pages : 660
Book Description
A History of the American People
Author: Paul Johnson
Publisher: Harper
ISBN: 9780060168360
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1104
Book Description
"The creation of the United States of America is the greatest of all human adventures," begins Paul Johnson's remarkable new American history. "No other national story holds such tremendous lessons, for the American people themselves and for the rest of mankind." Johnson's history is a reinterpretation of American history from the first settlements to the Clinton administration. It covers every aspect of U.S. history--politics; business and economics; art, literature and science; society and customs; complex traditions and religious beliefs. The story is told in terms of the men and women who shaped and led the nation and the ordinary people who collectively created its unique character. Wherever possible, letters, diaries, and recorded conversations are used to ensure a sense of actuality. "The book has new and often trenchant things to say about every aspect and period of America's past," says Johnson, "and I do not seek, as some historians do, to conceal my opinions." Johnson's history presents John Winthrop, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, Cotton Mather, Franklin, Tom Paine, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Madison from a fresh perspective. It emphasizes the role of religion in American history and how early America was linked to England's history and culture and includes incisive portraits of Andrew Jackson, Chief Justice Marshall, Clay, Lincoln, and Jefferson Davis. Johnson shows how Grover Cleveland and Teddy Roosevelt ushered in the age of big business and industry and how Woodrow Wilson revolutionized the government's role. He offers new views of Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover and of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal and his role as commander in chief during World War II. An examination of the unforeseen greatness of Harry Truman and reassessments of Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Reagan, and Bush follow. "Compulsively readable," said Foreign Affairs of Johnson's unique narrative skills and sharp profiles of people. This is an in-depth portrait of a great people, from their fragile origins through their struggles for independence and nationhood, their heroic efforts and sacrifices to deal with the `organic sin' of slavery and the preservation of the Union to its explosive economic growth and emergence as a world power and its sole superpower. Johnson discusses such contemporary topics as the politics of racism, education, Vietnam, the power of the press, political correctness, the growth of litigation, and the rising influence of women. He sees Americans as a problem-solving people and the story of America as "essentially one of difficulties being overcome by intelligence and skill, by faith and strength of purpose, by courage and persistence...Looking back on its past, and forward to its future, the auguries are that it will not disappoint humanity." This challenging narrative and interpretation of American history by the author of many distinguished historical works is sometimes controversial and always provocative. Johnson's views of individuals, events, themes, and issues are original, critical, and admiring, for he is, above all, a strong believer in the history and the destiny of the American people.
Publisher: Harper
ISBN: 9780060168360
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1104
Book Description
"The creation of the United States of America is the greatest of all human adventures," begins Paul Johnson's remarkable new American history. "No other national story holds such tremendous lessons, for the American people themselves and for the rest of mankind." Johnson's history is a reinterpretation of American history from the first settlements to the Clinton administration. It covers every aspect of U.S. history--politics; business and economics; art, literature and science; society and customs; complex traditions and religious beliefs. The story is told in terms of the men and women who shaped and led the nation and the ordinary people who collectively created its unique character. Wherever possible, letters, diaries, and recorded conversations are used to ensure a sense of actuality. "The book has new and often trenchant things to say about every aspect and period of America's past," says Johnson, "and I do not seek, as some historians do, to conceal my opinions." Johnson's history presents John Winthrop, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, Cotton Mather, Franklin, Tom Paine, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Madison from a fresh perspective. It emphasizes the role of religion in American history and how early America was linked to England's history and culture and includes incisive portraits of Andrew Jackson, Chief Justice Marshall, Clay, Lincoln, and Jefferson Davis. Johnson shows how Grover Cleveland and Teddy Roosevelt ushered in the age of big business and industry and how Woodrow Wilson revolutionized the government's role. He offers new views of Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover and of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal and his role as commander in chief during World War II. An examination of the unforeseen greatness of Harry Truman and reassessments of Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Reagan, and Bush follow. "Compulsively readable," said Foreign Affairs of Johnson's unique narrative skills and sharp profiles of people. This is an in-depth portrait of a great people, from their fragile origins through their struggles for independence and nationhood, their heroic efforts and sacrifices to deal with the `organic sin' of slavery and the preservation of the Union to its explosive economic growth and emergence as a world power and its sole superpower. Johnson discusses such contemporary topics as the politics of racism, education, Vietnam, the power of the press, political correctness, the growth of litigation, and the rising influence of women. He sees Americans as a problem-solving people and the story of America as "essentially one of difficulties being overcome by intelligence and skill, by faith and strength of purpose, by courage and persistence...Looking back on its past, and forward to its future, the auguries are that it will not disappoint humanity." This challenging narrative and interpretation of American history by the author of many distinguished historical works is sometimes controversial and always provocative. Johnson's views of individuals, events, themes, and issues are original, critical, and admiring, for he is, above all, a strong believer in the history and the destiny of the American people.
Memoirs of the Rev. John H. Livingston ...
Author: Alexander Gunn
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 556
Book Description
Society, Manners and Politics in the United States
Author: Michel Chevalier
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
The Presbytery of New York, 1738 to 1888
Author: Samuel Davies Alexander
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020778124
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This meticulously researched history of the Presbyterian Church in New York is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religious history. From its humble beginnings in the colonial era to its growing influence in the 19th century, Alexander's narrative is a testament to the enduring power of faith and community. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020778124
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This meticulously researched history of the Presbyterian Church in New York is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religious history. From its humble beginnings in the colonial era to its growing influence in the 19th century, Alexander's narrative is a testament to the enduring power of faith and community. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Model Constitution and By-laws of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor ...
Author: Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian endeavor
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Christian endeavor
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
History of Cass County, Indiana
Author: Thomas B. Helm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cass County (Ind.)
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cass County (Ind.)
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Centennial History of Somerset County [New Jersey]
Author: Abraham Messler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Somerset County (N.J.)
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Somerset County (N.J.)
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The American Jewish Experience
Author: Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Center for the Study of the American Jewish Experience
Publisher: Holmes & Meier Publishers
ISBN: 9780841909342
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Publisher: Holmes & Meier Publishers
ISBN: 9780841909342
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Model Constitution and By-laws of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor [microform]
Author: Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Publisher: Endeavor Herald, [ca. 1898]
ISBN: 9780665890857
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description
Publisher: Endeavor Herald, [ca. 1898]
ISBN: 9780665890857
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 15
Book Description