Union and Democracy
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- General readers interested in early American history and the evolution of political institutions
- History students needing English public-domain sources for supplementary course reading
- Researchers interested in early twentieth-century American historical writing
- Readers of English ebooks who prefer free public resources
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- Readers seeking the latest research and current debates in American history
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Reading tips
- Read the contents and chapter titles first to grasp the chronological line and argument, then go into individual chapters.
- Note as you read how the author uses "union" and "democracy," and compare with current historical terminology.
- Read alongside a modern general history of the United States, noting differences in source selection and interpretive framework.
- The English text is long; read in batches by chapter and summarise each in a few sentences.
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About the author
Allen Johnson (1870–1931) was an American historian. He taught at Grinnell College and Bowdoin College, and from 1910 served as professor of American history at Yale University. His scholarly contribution lies chiefly in large-scale documentary editing and general historical writing: he edited the 50-volume Chronicles of America series published by Yale University Press and served as editor of the Dictionary of American Biography. His works include Stephen A. Douglas: A Study in American Politics, Union and Democracy, and Jefferson and His Colleagues: A Chronicle of the Virginia Dynasty. These works focus on early American political history and the lives of major political figures, combining factual scrutiny with attention to political context. The series and dictionary he edited provided systematic source materials for the study of American history and retain lasting reference value.
