Problems of Expansion
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Historians and political scientists studying American expansion and colonial discourse
- Students who need primary political tracts for thematic reading or citation
- Advanced readers interested in the history of American foreign policy thought and the debates of the era
Not a good fit for
- Beginners seeking an objective, neutral general history
- Readers unaccustomed to late nineteenth-century political prose and long-form argument
- Those looking only for light reading with no interest in political or historical topics
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- Learn about the author's era and official background before reading the main text, so as not to read it out of context.
- When taking notes, distinguish factual statements from value claims to support later critical analysis.
- Read alongside modern historical scholarship to identify the book's assumptions and period limitations.
- When citing in a paper, verify claims against the specific chapters and original wording rather than relying on secondhand quotation.
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About the author
Reid, Whitelaw (1837-1912) was a late nineteenth-century American journalist and writer whose biographical details are limited in publicly available sources; only two of his works are held here. After the War: A Southern Tour, May 1, 1865 to May 1, 1866 draws on his travels through the South in the first year after the Civil War, recording social conditions, town and country life, and public sentiment on the eve of Reconstruction in a documentary style that combines journalistic observation with historical value. Problems of Expansion turns to American expansion and policy questions, showing how his writing extended from on-the-spot reporting to political commentary. One book offers a firsthand record of the postwar South, the other discusses expansion policy; both are clearly written and fact-focused, offering useful perspectives on American society and politics of the period.
