Crusader Nation: The United States in Peace and the Great War, 1898-1920 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780375724657)

In this absorbing history of progressive-era America, acclaimed historian David Traxel paints a vivid picture of a tumultuous time of change that was the foundation for the twentieth century.. With WWI on the horizon, the struggles to end child labor, improve public health, advance education, win votes for women, and rid cities of corrupt political machines brought forth passionate responses from millions of Americans. There was a demand for reform and a desire for a more efficient and compassionate society. From wide-eyed dreamers to hard-line politicians, seasoned reporters to diary keeping soldiers, these crusaders-Jack Reed, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Margaret Sanger, and "Mother" Jones to name a few-come alive in these pages.

Author: David Traxel
ISBN-10: 0375724656
ISBN-13: 9780375724657
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Language: English
Published: 01/09/2007
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 1.20d

Review Citation(s):
Books & Culture 05/01/2009 pg. 26