The American Era (1920)

The American Era is a historical book written by Harry Huntington Powers and published in 1920. The book explores the rise of America as a global superpower during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It covers a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, culture, and foreign relations.Powers begins by examining the factors that contributed to America's emergence as a major power, including its vast natural resources, industrialization, and technological advancements. He then delves into the political and economic policies that helped the country establish its dominance, such as the Monroe Doctrine, the Spanish-American War, and the Open Door Policy.The book also explores the cultural and social changes that occurred during this time, including the rise of consumerism, the emergence of new forms of entertainment, and the impact of immigration on American society.Throughout the book, Powers provides a detailed analysis of America's foreign relations, including its involvement in World War I and its role in shaping the post-war world order. He also examines the challenges and controversies that arose during this period, such as the Red Scare, the rise of isolationism, and the struggle for civil rights.Overall, The American Era provides a comprehensive overview of a pivotal period in American history and offers valuable insights into the country's past, present, and future.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.