418 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-406) and index.
Contents
Dreaming of rebirth -- The long shadow of Appomattox -- The mysterious power of money -- The rising significance of race -- The country and the city -- Crisis and regeneration -- Liberation and limitation -- Empire as a way of life -- Dying in vain.
Summary
A history of pivotal events in America between the Civil War and World War I offers insight into the nation's rise to become a twentieth-century power, citing the contributions of influential figures and evaluating the roles played by imperialists, progressive reformers, and innovators.
