New Spirits: Americans in the Gilded Age: 1865-1905

New Spirits: Americans in the "Gilded Age " 1865-1905 Third Edition provides a fascinating look at one of the most crucial chapters in U.S. history. Rejecting the stereotype of a "Gilded Age" dominated by "robber barons " author Rebecca Edwards invites us to look more closely at the period when the United States became a modern industrial nation and asserted its place as a leader on the world stage. In a concise engaging narrative Edwards recounts the contradictions of the era including stories of tragedy and injustice alongside tales of humor endurance and triumph. She offers a balanced perspective that considers many viewpoints including those of native-born whites Native Americans African Americans and an array of Asian Mexican and European immigrants.