By examining the life and career of William Clark, this book explores how the North American West entered the American imagination. Clark was among the most important western officials of his generati
In 1803 the United States purchased Louisiana from France. This seemingly simple acquisition brought with it an enormous new territory as well as the country's first large population of nonnaturalized
In 1803 the United States purchased Louisiana from France. This seemingly simple acquisition brought with it an enormous new territory as well as the country’s first large population of nonnaturalized
Kastor (history and American culture studies, Washington U. in St. Louis) presents 12 essays that aim to reconceptualize the history of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase by focusing on the themes of empire,
With distrust between the political parties running deep and Congress divided, the government of the United States goes to war. The war is waged without adequatelypreparing the means to finance it or
