A History of Us: Liberty for All?: 1820-1860 a History of Us Book Five
No. of pages 224
Published: 2006
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"A History of Us: Liberty for All?: 1820-1860" by Joy Hakim explores the tumultuous period in American history as the nation grapples with the concepts of liberty and equality. Through engaging narratives and historical accounts, the book examines critical events such as the rise of abolitionism, the expansion of the United States, and the impact of the Industrial Revolution. It highlights the voices of diverse individuals, including women and enslaved people, and how their struggles for rights and freedoms shaped the nation. The volume captures the growing tensions leading to the Civil War while encouraging readers to reflect on the meaning of liberty for all. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: History Of, History Of Us .
This book has been graded for interest at 11-14 years.
There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Oxford University Press, USA .
Joy Hakim, a former teacher, editor, and writer won the prestigious James Michener Prize for her series, A History of US, which has sold over 4 million copies nationwide. A graduate of Smith College and Goucher College she spent years teaching students from elementary school up to the college level. She also served as an Associate Editor at Norfolk's Virginian-Pilot, and was an Assistant Editor at McGraw-Hill's World News
