1815-1861

Contains biographical portraits of influential women in the period between the inauguration of John Adams and the end of James Monroe's presidency, based largely on their personal correspondence, private journals, and other primary sources, including Abigail Adams, Martha Jefferson, Dolley Madison, Theodosia Burr, Sacajawea, and others.

"Explains the Missouri Compromise and its impact"--Provided by publisher.

Fleming looks at the reasons of why the Civil War was fought.

A classic text presented in the Henry Reeve translation, accompanied by annotations and an introduction. It includes seven letters offering de Tocquville's impressions of his journey through the US. It includes nine contemporary reviews which trace the book's varied reception.

Contains biographies of Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay, describes their opposing attitudes regarding democracy and economic development in America, and presents twenty-five primary documents.

Volume four of a multi-volume history of the United States. A history of America from 1826 to 1861.