Why read America Reformed?

Book cover of America Reformed: Progressives and Progressivisms, 1890s-1920s

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This comprehensive and accessible text is for use in classes on the Progressive Era alone, or in a combined class on the Gilded Age and Progressive Eras, which many universities teach. It could also be used as one of several titles in the general survey (1876 - present), or in…

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1 author picked America Reformed as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Nancy C. Unger

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There are many books on the reforms of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era—this one is the best. Flanagan, who writes clearly and engagingly, centers this work on four themes: politics, social justice, economics, and foreign policy. Every chapter features lively stories and helpful illustrations. While Flanagan certainly includes excellent coverage of vital federal and state reforms, she is particularly effective in her coverage of how every day Americans, including women and various minority groups, responded to the problems confronting society.

From Nancy's list on the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.