The United States in Recent Times

'The United States in Recent Times' offers a concise and authoritative survey of the pivotal moments that shaped modern America. Written by acclaimed historian Frederic L. Paxson, this work serves as an essential guide for understanding the nation’s trajectory from the late nineteenth century through the mid-1920s.The narrative explores the complex social, political, and economic forces that transformed the United States into a global power. The work delves into the challenges of the Progressive Era, the expansionist policies surrounding the Spanish-American War, and the profound domestic and international consequences of the First World War. By synthesizing these transformative decades, Paxson provides readers with a clear framework for interpreting the American landscape during a period of rapid modernization.Ideal for students of history and general readers alike, 'The United States in Recent Times' highlights the historical continuity and change that defined an era of unprecedented growth and conflict. This work remains a significant contribution to early twentieth-century scholarship, reflecting the historiography of a nation coming of age on the world stage.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.