The Shaping of America: A Geographical Perspective on 500 Years of History
| Author | : D. W. Meinig |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 484 |
| Release | : 1986-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0300082908 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780300082906 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (906 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Shaping of America: A Geographical Perspective on 500 Years of History by : D. W. Meinig
Download or read book The Shaping of America: A Geographical Perspective on 500 Years of History written by D. W. Meinig and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume one examines how an immense diversity of ethnic and religious groups ultimately created a set of distinct regional societies. Volume two emphasizes the flux, uncertainty, and unpredictablilty of the expansion into continental America, showing how a multitude of individuals confronted complex and problematic issues.