History of the United States, Volume 5 by Elisha Benjamin Andrews is a comprehensive and insightful look at the development and growth of the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author's meticulous research and attention to detail make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history.
Andrews covers a wide range of topics in this volume, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, and the Progressive Era. He provides a balanced and thorough analysis of each period, examining both the political and social changes that shaped the nation during this time.
One of the strengths of this book is Andrews' ability to bring history to life through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling. He effectively captures the complexities of the era and the diverse perspectives of the people who lived through it. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs that have shaped America into the country it is today.
Overall, History of the United States, Volume 5 is a well-written and informative book that provides a compelling overview of a pivotal period in American history. Whether you are a history buff or simply curious about the past, this book is sure to satisfy your craving for knowledge about the United States' past.
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Here are the definitions of some uncommon words.
ad valorem In proportion to the value:
akouphone Table model hearing aid sold around 1900.
auriferous Containing gold.
balustrades Rail and the row of posts that support it.
between Scylla and Charybdis Between two perilous alternatives, which cannot be passed without falling victim to one or the other.
biograph Moving picture machine.
brevet Promoting a military officer to a higher rank without an increase of pay and with limited exercise of the higher rank, often granted as an honor immediately before retirement.
Caryatids Sculptured female figure used as a column.
catafalque Raised structure on which a deceased person lies or is carried in state. A hearse.
Charybdis Daughter of Gaea and Poseidon, a monster mentioned in Homer and later identified with the whirlpool Charybdis, in the Strait of Messina off the NE coast of Sicily. See: between Scylla and Charybdis.
climacteric Period of decrease of reproductive capacity; any critical period; a year of important changes in health and fortune.
cloture Closing a debate and causing an immediate vote to be taken on the question.
Cobden Club A gentlemen's club in West London founded in the 1870s and named after Richard Cobden... Continue reading book >>
