New York now has a new, comprehensive history book that chronicles the state through centuries of change. A richly illustrated volume, The Empire State begins in the early seventeenth century (when the region was still populated solely by Native Americans) and concludes in the mid-1990s, by which time people from all over the world had made the state their home. Throughout the book, politics, economics, culture, and social history all are emphasized, as are the important contributions made by ethnic groups and women.

The Empire State serves as a successor to A History of New York State, for many years the standard one-volume account of the region but today outdated and long out of print. Now students, scholars, and history enthusiasts will find thorough and fascinating coverage in The Empire State. The authors-distinguished authorities on New York State-draw on current research and perspectives as they address such topics as
* the Dutch colonization of the region,
* the English province,
* the Revolution,
* antebellum society,
* the abolition of slavery and the Civil War,
* the New York City media,
* New York's vibrant political culture,
* labor and leisure
* women's suffrage
* immigration and migration,
* the World Wars, and
* the state's economic development.

Readers from the Big Apple to Buffalo and beyond will find The Empire State, which provides equal coverage to "upstate" and "downstate" events and people, satisfying and informative reading.

About the Author

The late Milton M. Klein was Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His books included most recently The American Whig: William Livingston of New York.

Reviews

This is a handsomely illustrated general history of New York State from the early 17th century through the mid-1990's.

* Virginia Quarterly Review *

This work concisely chronicles the sweep of events and the many achievements of the diverse people who make up both city and state.... An excellent introduction to the politics and panorama of one of the nation's most influential states.

* College and Research Library News *


Awards
Winner of Honorable Mention, Arline Custer Memorial Award (M.



Book Information
ISBN 9780801489914
Author Milton M. Klein
Format Paperback
Page Count 858
Imprint Cornell University Press
Publisher Cornell University Press
Weight(grams) 1814g