History, Hourly

The Gilded Age: A History From Beginning to End

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ISBN 13:: 9781795411783
author:: History, Hourly
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Independently Published
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 52
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, United States, 19th Century,
Condition:: New
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The Gilded Age: A History from Beginning to End by Hourly History From the devastating aftermath of the Civil War in the 1870s to the emergence of America as an industrial powerhouse by the early 20th century, the United States underwent a profound transformation. This period, spanning thirty years, saw the nation shift from a mainly agrarian society to one dominated by massive cities and large-scale industry. The Gilded Age was marked by stark contrasts: unimaginable wealth lived side-by-side with abject poverty, as immigrants from around the world changed the face of American society. The era was defined by entrepreneurs, inventions, industrial development, and new ideas, but also came at a high cost for the working class. This book explores the key events and themes that shaped this pivotal period in American history. Inside, discover how the Wild West was tamed, robber barons rose to power, labor unions and women's movements emerged, and immigrants from around the world found new opportunities - all set against the backdrop of rapid industrialization and innovation.

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