Impressions and Realities by J Joaquin Duran
Impressions and Realities: Highlights and Meanings in American History Since 1865 critically examines key developments in American history following the Civil War. Focused on exploring how historical events have shaped contemporary understandings, the book explores the transformation and growth of the United States through various pivotal events, policies, and cultural shifts. The book alternates between domestic developments within U.S. borders and external affairs and foreign policy, offering an intricate view of America's evolution on both fronts. It examines essential themes such as Reconstruction, the Gilded Age, progression in American foreign policy, the Cold War, civil rights movements, and modern-day implications of historical policy decisions. The book emphasizes the continuous dialectic between different interpretations of freedom and its central role in shaping the nation's identity and direction. Juxtaposing traditional narrative styles with contemporary historical critiques to enhance students' comprehension of the past and its implications for the present and future, Impressions and Realities is well suited for courses in American history, particularly those that address the period since 1865.
J. Joaquin Duran is an assistant professor of history at Rio Hondo College. He holds an M.A. in history from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781793521897 |
| ISBN 10 | 1793521891 |
| Title | Impressions and Realities |
| Author | J Joaquin Duran |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cognella, Inc |
| Year published | 2025-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 314 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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