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The Epic History of the American West
- From the First Peoples to the Present
Engelsk
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Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
320
ISBN-13:
9781036133757
Indbinding:
Hardback
ISBN-10:
1036133753
Udg. Dato:
13 aug 2025
Størrelse i cm:
17,3 x 25,5 x 4,2
Oplagsdato:
13 aug 2025
Forfatter(e):

The Epic History of the American West

- From the First Peoples to the Present
Engelsk
Hardback 2025
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The American West evokes powerful imagery—warriors on horseback, cowboys in saloons, and pioneers in wagons heading westward. It symbolizes freedom, reinvention, and the American Dream. However, this idealized image obscures the complex, often violent history of the West, which is as unjust as it is inspiring. Historians debate the boundaries of the American West, but it's clear that it’s a dynamic concept—both a place and an idea, evolving over time. For three centuries, the frontier and western history overlapped until the frontier disappeared in 1890. Early narratives celebrated explorers, settlers, and entrepreneurs who developed the West, portraying them as heroic figures. However, modern historians criticize this "triumphant" view, highlighting the exploitation, racism, and ecological damage caused by Western expansion. They focus on marginalized groups—racial minorities, women, and workers—while critiquing the often-overlooked injustices faced by Indigenous peoples and others. This revisionist perspective emphasizes the darker aspects of Western history, challenging previous glorifications of development and heroism. The Epic History of the American West bridges traditional and revisionist views, exploring the region’s complex legacy, from violent struggles to ongoing cultural and ideological conflicts. It reflects the West’s enduring significance, blending history and mythology to reveal its multifaceted nature.
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Specifikationer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
320
ISBN-13:
9781036133757
Indbinding:
Hardback
ISBN-10:
1036133753
Udg. Dato:
13 aug 2025
Størrelse i cm:
17,3 x 25,5 x 4,2
Oplagsdato:
13 aug 2025
Forfatter(e):
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