Facing The Twentieth Century: Our Country, Its Power And Peril (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163311639)

Facing The Twentieth Century: Our Country, Its Power And Peril is a non-fiction book written by James M. King. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the United States of America as it entered the 20th century. King explores the country's political, economic, social, and cultural landscape, and the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of American life. King discusses the country's economic growth, the rise of big business, the labor movement, and the impact of immigration on American society. He also examines the country's political system, including the role of the presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court.In addition, King provides an in-depth analysis of the country's foreign policy, including its involvement in World War I and its emergence as a global superpower. He also discusses the impact of technology on American life, including the rise of the automobile and the telephone.Throughout the book, King offers insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the United States as it entered the 20th century. He argues that while the country faced many challenges, it also had the potential to become a great world power.Overall, Facing The Twentieth Century: Our Country, Its Power And Peril is a fascinating and insightful book that offers a comprehensive analysis of the United States at a pivotal moment in its history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James M. King
ISBN-10: 1163311634
ISBN-13: 9781163311639
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 724
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.45d