New england's crises and cultural memory: literature, politics, history, religion, 1620–1860
Auteur :
McWilliams, John
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521101295
Date de publication :
12 févr. 2009
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 2,1 cm
Poids :
560 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In this magisterial study, John McWilliams traces the development of New England's influential cultural identity. Through written responses to historical crises from early New England through the pre-Civil War period, McWilliams argues that the meaning of 'New England' despite claims for its consistency was continuously reformulated.