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Showing 1 - 12 of 18 results for “jeff wallenfeldt”
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  • The Birth of Rock & Roll

    Music in the 1950s Through the 1960s

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series Popular Music Through the Decades
    When rock and roll first burst onto the scene in the 1950s, it was more than a new form of music—it was a rebellion against the past. With the music of such artists as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and the Supremes came a new attitude that allowed fans—many of them young—to look past the social norms of the time, a shift that included a greater interaction with and understanding ... Read more

    $53.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ireland

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Countries of the European Union
    Although the independent Irish republic emerged only relatively recently, its rich history and cultural bounties date back centuries. The Irish have long endured strife, struggling against external control—notably English rule—as well as against infighting, often between Roman Catholics and Protestants. Yet even amidst such conflict, Ireland has continued to be known as the “land of saints and ... Read more

    $62.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The United Kingdom

    England

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Countries of the European Union
    Despite its comparatively small size, England has been a nation of considerable stature on the international stage for much of its history. As the home of parliamentary government, William Shakespeare, and the English language, England has been an influential player in the political and cultural development of nations the world over. The story of England is captured in this compelling volume, ... Read more

    $62.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The United Kingdom: Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Countries of the European Union
    Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales—storied lands that have sparked the global imagination through their legends and centuries-old traditions—often seem to be eclipsed by the neighboring England. While there are many similarities between them, each is culturally distinct, with languages, traditions, and identities not shared by the others. But even as Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales each ... Read more

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  • America Between the Civil War and the 20th Century

    1865 to 1900

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series Documenting America: The Primary Source Documents of a Nation II
    The newly reunified United States experienced a tenuous peace following the American Civil War. It was a period characterized by great technological advances, but also by increased political, economic, and social polarization. This penetrating look at American history between the Civil War and 20th century includes firsthand accounts that reveal the prevailing ideologies of the time and shed light ... Read more

    $48.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • U.S. Imperialism and Progressivism

    1896 to 1920

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series Documenting America: The Primary Source Documents of a Nation II
    With one eye on the world and one on the home front, the United States at the turn of the 20th century was distinguished both by its emerging global engagements—including the acquisition of new territories and its involvement in the First World War—and the social movements that surged throughout the country. Readers examine American history between the end of the Civil War and the end of World War ... Read more

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  • The American Revolution and the Young Republic

    1763 to 1816

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series Documenting America: The Primary Source Documents of a Nation
    Struggling against unjust taxation and British intervention in colonial affairs, the colonies that would come to be part of the United States of America were ripe for revolution in the late eighteenth century. Led by impassioned individuals, Americans waged a series of protests against the British that eventually led to the Revolutionary War and effectively culminated with the War of 1812. In this ... Read more

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  • The American Civil War and Reconstruction

    1850 to 1890

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series Documenting America: The Primary Source Documents of a Nation
    While the United States represents freedom to many, much of its history tragically includes the enslavement of a large portion of its population. When the fight for emancipation came to an epic head, civil war ensued and the country was divided as never before. Inflamed passions on both sides of the slavery debate inspired fervent rhetoric, much of which is reflected in the primary source ... Read more

    $48.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • From Columbus to Colonial America

    1492 to 1763

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series Documenting America: The Primary Source Documents of a Nation
    The New World, as the land that comprises the United States was once known, held the promise of opportunity and changing fortunes for those who discovered and colonized it. Even before becoming an independent nation, the land proved to be a bounteous yet challenging home. This lively volume recounts the early history of America, using a diverse selection of the era’s personal and historic ... Read more

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  • Black American Biographies

    The Journey of Achievement

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series African American History and Culture
    From the abolitionists and civil rights leaders who struggled to secure basic freedoms to the scientists, entertainers, and public servants who have nurtured innovation in their respective fields, African Americans have broken critical barriers for every American. This volume profiles many of those individuals—from Frederick Douglass to Oprah Winfrey to Barack Obama—whose efforts and ideas ... Read more

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  • Africa to America

    From the Middle Passage Through the 1930s

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series African American History and Culture
    At the expense of basic human rights, dignity, and decency, Africans were torn from their native countries and first brought to the United State as slaves. Yet even in the face of injustice and hardship they have endured since then, African Americans have been bolstered by the sacrifices, leadership, and determination of courageous individuals. This inspiring volume chronicles the history of ... Read more

    $53.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The American Civil War and Reconstruction

    People, Politics, and Power

    by Jeff Wallenfeldt ...
    Series series America at War
    The American Civil War hit close to home as it pitted brother against brother, Americans fighting one another to defend their differing beliefs. Years of war were followed by a subsequent period of Reconstruction, wherein the nation tried to piece itself back together in an uneasy political climate—a trying time in American history. This book focuses on the underlying causes, important battles, ... Read more

    $57.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus