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The United States

An Historical Sketch

E A Benians author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:12th Dec '13

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First published in 1943, this book summarises American history, from its origins as a nation to the first part of the twentieth century.

First published in 1943, this book is derived from a series of four lectures delivered by Ernest Alfred Benians in Cambridge. The text provides a summary of American history, from the origins of the United States as nation through to the developments of the first part of the twentieth century.Ernest Alfred Benians (1880–1952) was a British scholar and historian who held various key positions within the University of Cambridge. He was Master of St John's College from 1933 to 1952 and Vice-Chancellor of the University from 1939 to 1941. First published in 1943, the content of this book was derived from a series of four lectures delivered by Benians in Cambridge. The text provides a summary of American history, from the origins of the United States as nation through to the developments of the first part of the twentieth century. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on American historical development.

ISBN: 9781107658844

Dimensions: 203mm x 127mm x 7mm

Weight: 140g

120 pages