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Massachusetts: A Concise History
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by Richard D. Brown and Jack Tager
Sales Rank: 117541
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Cover Type: Paperback with 361 pages
Published by: University of Massachusetts Press; Rev Exp edition October 2000
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1558492496
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1558492493
Book Dimensions:
9 x 6.1 x 1 inches
Weighs: 1.4 pounds
Book Description
From the moment the first English colonists landed on the shores of Plymouth Bay, the experiences of the people of Massachusetts have been emblematic of greater themes in American history. The story of the first Pilgrim thanksgiving is commemorated as a national holiday, while the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere's ride have passed into the national mythology. Even the grimmer aspects of the American experience-Indian warfare and the conquest of an ever expanding frontier-were part of the early history of Massachusetts.
In this book, Richard D. Brown and Jack Tager survey the rich heritage of this distinctive, and distinctly American, place, showing how it has long exerted an influence disproportionate to its size. A seedbed of revolt against British colonial rule, Massachusetts has supplied the nation with a long line of political leaders-from Samuel and John Adams to William Lloyd Garrison and Lucy Stone to John, Robert, and Edward Kennedy. Its early textile mills helped shape the industrial revolution, while its experiences with urbanization, immigration, ethnic conflict, and labor strife reflected the growth of the national economy. In the twentieth century, the state continued to lead the country through a series of wrenching economic changes as it moved from the production of goods to the provision of services, eventually becoming a center of the high-tech revolution in telecommunications.
If there is one common theme in the Bay State's history, Brown and Tager make clear, it is the capacity to adapt to change. In part this trait can be attributed to the state's unique blend of resources, including its many distinguished colleges and universities. But it can also be credited to the people themselves, who have created a singular sense of place by reconciling claims of tradition with the possibilities of innovation. This book tells their story.
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Reader Reviews
This very well written and extremely interesting history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is one of the only general histories of the State available. Authors and Professors Richard Brown and Jack Tager have compiled an enjoyable read that touches on every important aspect of the State's history - from the earliest English settlements to the modern day Commonwealth. The reader quickly discovers that Massachusetts is a tremendously diverse and wonderful place to live or visit! Finally, the "Suggested Readings" portion of this book details dozens of other specific works for those interested in finding out more about the history of Massachusetts. The reader will be challenged to find a better general history of Massachusetts!
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