Review of Modern American History

Author: Dong Jimin
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book comprehensively discusses the formation, establishment, and journey toward prosperity, modernization, and global engagement of the American nation from the perspective of the growth of modern nation-states. The book consists of 20 chapters, covering major issues in American history in a thematic format, providing a comprehensive scan and analysis. It explores the evolution and development of American politics, economy, diplomacy, military, cultural thought, and education. Notably, the author intentionally inherits and promotes the academic achievements and ideas of his mentor, Professor Liu Zuchang, while drawing on the strengths of his peers, reflecting the characteristics of Shandong University scholars in American history research. Additionally, the book delves into significant topics such as the democratic traditions of North American colonies, the two American revolutions, Jeffersonian democracy, Jacksonian democracy, President Lincoln's domestic and foreign policies and national unity, American modernization, and the United States' path toward the world. The language is simple and fluent, with rigorous and well-structured arguments, making it highly academic and relevant. At the end of the book, there are discussion questions, making it suitable for self-study.