The epic history of the American West : from the first peoples to the present
Nester, William R., 1956-2025
Books, Manuscripts
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.
Main title:
Author:
Nester, William R., 1956-, author
Imprint:
Barnsley : Frontline Books, 2025.
Collation:
320 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781036133757 (hbk)
Dewey class:
978
LC class:
F591
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
4234842