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Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom: 1840s-1877, a new title in the six-title series History Through Literature: American Voices, American Themes, provides insights and analysis regarding the history, literature, and cultural climate of the eras of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. It brings together informational text and primary documents that cover notable historic events and trends, authors, literary works, social movements, and cultural and artistic themes.
Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom begins with an interdisciplinary Chronology that identifies, defines, and places in context the notable historical events, literary works, authors' lives, and cultural landmarks of the period. This is followed by a comprehensive overview essay that summarizes the era's major historical trends, social movements, cultural and artistic themes, literary voices, and enduring works as reflections of each other and the spirit of the times.
The core content comprises 20-30 articles on representative writers of the period, along with excerpts from essential literary works that highlight a historical theme, sociocultural movement, or the confluence of the two. These excerpts serve the Common Core emphasis on \"informational texts from a broad range of cultures and periods\", including \"stories, drama, poetry, and literary nonfiction\".
Editions of Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317459828
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317459835
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Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom: 1840s-1877, a new title in the six-title series History Through Literature: American Voices, American Themes, provides insights and analysis regarding the history, literature, and cultural climate of the eras of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. It brings together informational text and primary documents that cover notable historic events and trends, authors, literary works, social movements, and cultural and artistic themes.
Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom begins with an interdisciplinary Chronology that identifies, defines, and places in context the notable historical events, literary works, authors' lives, and cultural landmarks of the period. This is followed by a comprehensive overview essay that summarizes the era's major historical trends, social movements, cultural and artistic themes, literary voices, and enduring works as reflections of each other and the spirit of the times.
The core content comprises 20-30 articles on representative writers of the period, along with excerpts from essential literary works that highlight a historical theme, sociocultural movement, or the confluence of the two. These excerpts serve the Common Core emphasis on \"informational texts from a broad range of cultures and periods\", including \"stories, drama, poetry, and literary nonfiction\".
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What is Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom about?
Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom: 1840s-1877, a new title in the six-title series History Through Literature: American Voices, American Themes, provides insights and analysis regarding the history, literature, and cultural climate of the eras of slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. It brings together informational text and primary documents that cover notable historic events and trends, authors, literary works, social movements, and cultural and artistic themes.
Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom begins with an interdisciplinary Chronology that identifies, defines, and places in context the notable historical events, literary works, authors' lives, and cultural landmarks of the period. This is followed by a comprehensive overview essay that summarizes the era's major historical trends, social movements, cultural and artistic themes, literary voices, and enduring works as reflections of each other and the spirit of the times.
The core content comprises 20-30 articles on representative writers of the period, along with excerpts from essential literary works that highlight a historical theme, sociocultural movement, or the confluence of the two. These excerpts serve the Common Core emphasis on \"informational texts from a broad range of cultures and periods\", including \"stories, drama, poetry, and literary nonfiction\".
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317459828
Is Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series History Through Literature
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom?
Jeffrey H. Hacker
Who is the Publisher of the book Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Slavery, War, and a New Birth of Freedom is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317459828) and pdf(ISBN 9781317459835)