About the book
This collection of nineteen original essays on selected topics and epochs in North Carolina history offers a broad survey of the state from its discovery and colonization to the present. Each chapter consists of an interpretive essay on a specific aspect of North Carolina’s history, a collection of supporting documents, and a brief bibliography.
Selections cover historical periods ranging from Elizabethan to contemporary times and examine such issues as slavery, populism, civil rights, and the status of women. Essays address the tragedy of North Carolina’s Indians, the state’s role in the Revolutionary War and the Confederacy, and the impact of the Great Depression. North Carolina’s place in the New South and evangelical culture in the state are also discussed.
Designed as a supplementary reader for the study and teaching of North Carolina history, The North Carolina Experience will introduce college students to the process of historical research and writing. It will also be a valuable resource in secondary schools, public libraries, and the homes of those interested in North Carolina history.
Editions of The North Carolina Experience
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807816097
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807841242
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807898895
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890865373
Read an Excerpt
This collection of nineteen original essays on selected topics and epochs in North Carolina history offers a broad survey of the state from its discovery and colonization to the present. Each chapter consists of an interpretive essay on a specific aspect of North Carolina’s history, a collection of supporting documents, and a brief bibliography.
Selections cover historical periods ranging from Elizabethan to contemporary times and examine such issues as slavery, populism, civil rights, and the status of women. Essays address the tragedy of North Carolina’s Indians, the state’s role in the Revolutionary War and the Confederacy, and the impact of the Great Depression. North Carolina’s place in the New South and evangelical culture in the state are also discussed.
Designed as a supplementary reader for the study and teaching of North Carolina history, The North Carolina Experience will introduce college students to the process of historical research and writing. It will also be a valuable resource in secondary schools, public libraries, and the homes of those interested in North Carolina history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The North Carolina Experience about?
This collection of nineteen original essays on selected topics and epochs in North Carolina history offers a broad survey of the state from its discovery and colonization to the present. Each chapter consists of an interpretive essay on a specific aspect of North Carolina’s history, a collection of supporting documents, and a brief bibliography.
Selections cover historical periods ranging from Elizabethan to contemporary times and examine such issues as slavery, populism, civil rights, and the status of women. Essays address the tragedy of North Carolina’s Indians, the state’s role in the Revolutionary War and the Confederacy, and the impact of the Great Depression. North Carolina’s place in the New South and evangelical culture in the state are also discussed.
Designed as a supplementary reader for the study and teaching of North Carolina history, The North Carolina Experience will introduce college students to the process of historical research and writing. It will also be a valuable resource in secondary schools, public libraries, and the homes of those interested in North Carolina history.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The North Carolina Experience?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of The North Carolina Experience?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807816097
How long is The North Carolina Experience and how many pages does it have?
The North Carolina Experience has 475 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The North Carolina Experience?
The University of North Carolina Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The North Carolina Experience is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807816097) and paperback(ISBN 9780807841242) and ebook(ISBN 9780807898895) and ebook(ISBN 9798890865373)
Where can I buy The North Carolina Experience online or support local independent bookshops?
You can buy The North Carolina Experience from below
Where can I buy The North Carolina Experience?