Josh Taylor

History of Florida, USA (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Florida's rich and complex history, tracing the state's evolution from its earliest indigenous cultures through to its contemporary political and social challenges in the 21st century. Through twenty chapters, the book examines Florida's cultural, political, and economic development, considering both the local and broader national contexts that have shaped the state's identity. Key moments in Florida's historysuch as its colonization, role in the American Revolution, the rise of slavery, its involvement in the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the growth of its space programare analyzed in depth. The text also highlights Florida's transformation in the 20th century, driven by demographic shifts, industrial growth, and the influence of global economic trends.

In particular, the book addresses the dramatic political and social changes in Florida, from its emergence as a crucial swing state in national elections to its struggles with race, environmental sustainability, and income inequality. The exploration of Florida's role in the Civil Rights Movement, the Space Age, and its growing prominence as a political powerhouse provides insights into the challenges of balancing economic growth with social justice. By focusing on key political figures, social movements, and pivotal moments in Florida's development, the book offers a nuanced understanding of how the state's history intersects with broader trends in American and global history. As Florida continues to grow and evolve, its future remains inextricably linked to the resolutions of these ongoing challengesshaping not only its own trajectory but also its significance within the broader political and economic landscape of the United States.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Historia Magna
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798230960256
• Artikelnr.: 73210377