Continental Reckoning: The American West in the Age of Expansion by Elliott West (review).

Published In: Southwestern Historical Quarterly, 2024, v. 127, n. 4. P. 463 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Babcock, Matthew 3 of 3

Abstract

In "Continental Reckoning: The American West in the Age of Expansion" by Elliott West, the author provides a comprehensive and well-written history of the American West from the 1840s to the 1880s. West argues that the transformation of the United States began earlier than commonly believed, with the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill and the acquisition of California and the Southwest in 1848. The book covers a wide range of topics, including westward expansion, violence against ethnic minorities and native peoples, the Civil War, infrastructure development, and the exploitation of western resources. While some readers may question certain assumptions made by West, the book is a valuable resource for historians and provides new insights into the history of the American West. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

Source:Southwestern Historical Quarterly. 2024/04, Vol. 127, Issue 4, p463
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:History
Publication Date:2024
ISSN:0038-478X
DOI:10.1353/swh.2024.a928847
Accession Number:177518423
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