H. G. Wells once said, "The most interesting history of the [entire] 19th century was the growth of the United States." The years from 1850 to 1875 demonstrate the truth of this assessment. During the Civil War period, familiar aspects of modern life, such as government bureaucracy, consumer goods, mass culture, data profiling, and professionalism began to develop, and a great deal of changes took place.
Contemporary America (Contemporary States and Societies)
Assuming no prior knowledge, Contemporary America provides a lively but learned introduction to the politics, society, economy, culture, and international role of the US at the start of the 21st century. Introductory chapters set the scene in terms of history and natural and human resources and a concluding chapter assesses the prospects for the future.
It is March 1811, and Admiral Richard Bolitho is once again summoned to London from Cornwall. In defence of an Empire, the Admiralty must quell the unrest in America or face war with those who were once friends.
Kent's popular naval hero returns to England after the capture of Martinique and finds a brief respite in the arms of his mistress, Lady Catherine Somervell. But a new conflict looms, as France forges an alliance with America, threatening British trade routes.
The author takes a critical view of the Disney corporate giant, tracing its destructive impact on the environment and culture of America and the world.
