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A Sweeping History of the Great State of Kansas Far from the stereotypical "flyover state," Kansas has been at the center of American history's most defining moments. From the violent struggles of "Bleeding Kansas" that foreshadowed the Civil War to the landmark Brown v. Board decision that launched the civil rights movement, the Sunflower State has repeatedly found itself on the front lines of the nation's greatest challenges and transformations. This engaging narrative traces Kansas from its Native American civilizations through Spanish exploration, territorial warfare, and statehood, ...

A Sweeping History Of The Great State Of South Dakota South Dakota is a place of stark contradictions: carved presidential faces gazing out from sacred Lakota land, booming cities surrounded by emptying small towns, and a frontier mythology that obscures as much as it illuminates. In this sweeping narrative history, the Mount Rushmore State emerges not as a forgotten flyover territory but as a crucible where the central tensions of the American experience have played out with unusual clarity and force. From the Paleo-Indian hunters who stalked mammoths across the ancient prairie to the tech...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Vermount From independent republic to progressive beacon, Vermont's story is unlike any other in American history. This comprehensive narrative traces the Green Mountains from their ancient geological formation through the Abenaki nations who first called them home, to the rowdy Green Mountain Boys who defended their land grants against New York, to the modern state that has become a laboratory for environmental protection and social innovation. Vermont spent fourteen years as a sovereign nation with its own currency, postal service, and constitution...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of North Carolina. From the mystery of the Lost Colony to the Research Triangle revolution, North Carolina's story defies simple narratives. This is a state that was last to join the Union and last to leave it, a place that perfected both Jim Crow segregation and progressive education reform, where tobacco fields and technology campuses coexist uneasily. The Tar Heel State traces North Carolina's journey from colonial backwater to sunbelt powerhouse, exploring how geography shaped three distinct regions into one fractious whole. It examines the state's ...

Explore the untamed spirit of the Natural State, from its rugged origins to modern times. The definitive chronicle of Arkansas: Where heritage meets resilience in the American South. A richly-woven tale of Native lands, civil wars, and the indomitable character of Arkansans. In this comprehensive and engaging historical account, author Daniel Hardy takes readers on a fascinating journey through the rich heritage of the state of Arkansas. From the Native American societies that first inhabited the region, through the turbulent years of the Civil War and the complex 20th century era of civil ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of New Jersey New Jersey has always been more than a place between New York and Philadelphia. From the Lenape who first inhabited its river valleys to the diverse communities that make it America's most multicultural state, New Jersey has served as a laboratory for the American experiment—pioneering industry, immigration, suburbanization, and environmental protection. The Garden State traces New Jersey's remarkable journey from Revolutionary battlefield to industrial powerhouse, from Ellis Island gateway to suburban frontier. Here are the stories of ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Indiana From frontier wilderness to America's crossroads, Indiana's story mirrors the nation's own remarkable journey. In this compelling volume from The Hardy Histories of the States of America, Daniel Hardy traces the Hoosier State's evolution from Native American homelands through French exploration, territorial struggles, and statehood to its emergence as a modern economic powerhouse. Hardy reveals how Indiana became the quintessential American state—a place where Yankees and Southerners, immigrants and natives, farmers and factory workers ...

A Sweeping HIstory of the Great State of Rhode Island America's smallest state has an outsized story to tell. From Roger Williams's radical experiment in religious freedom to Samuel Slater's mill that launched the Industrial Revolution, from the dark profits of the slave trade to the fierce struggles of immigrant mill workers, Rhode Island has been a laboratory for democracy's greatest promises and deepest contradictions. The Ocean State traces four centuries of Rhode Island history, revealing how a tiny colony of religious exiles became the birthplace of American industry, a haven for ...

A panoramic history of the great state of Arizona Explore the rich, complex history of Arizona from prehistoric times to the present day in Daniel Hardy's vivid new chronicle, The Grand Canyon State. This sweeping narrative brings Arizona's diverse cultures and landscapes to life in technicolor detail. From the cliff dwellings of ancient indigenous peoples to the boomtowns of the Old West, Hardy paints a panoramic portrait of Arizona as a crossroads shaped by Native American tribes, Spanish conquistadors, Mexican and American frontiersmen, Eastern immigrants and world wars. With a ...

A sweeping history of the state of Delaware. Small in size but mighty in significance, Delaware earned its nickname "The First State" by boldly stepping into history on December 7, 1787—the first to ratify the new Constitution and set the United States on its path to nationhood. But Delaware's story reaches far beyond that pivotal moment. In this captivating installment of the Hardy Histories series, Daniel Hardy uncovers the remarkable tale of a state that has consistently punched above its weight. From the Swedish and Dutch settlements along the Delaware River to the Underground ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Louisiana From the indigenous nations who first shaped the Mississippi Delta to the oil workers and civil rights activists who transformed modern Louisiana, The Bayou State tells the remarkable story of America's most culturally distinctive state. This comprehensive narrative reveals how French colonists, Spanish administrators, enslaved Africans, and waves of immigrants created a unique society where different worlds collided and merged into something entirely new. Author [Name] traces Louisiana's journey from colonial outpost to economic powerhouse...

In One Volume, The Histories of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, & Vermont Three small states. Three powerful stories. One surprising truth about American independence. New Hampshire's granite peaks and "Live Free or Die" spirit. Rhode Island's defiant embrace of religious freedom and stubborn autonomy. Vermont's revolutionary birth as an independent republic. These three states seem to have little in common—one stretches to Canada, another fits inside a county, the third wasn't even part of the original thirteen colonies. Yet together they reveal the radical diversity at the heart of the ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of West Virginia West Virginia is the only state born from the Civil War, splitting from Virginia in 1863 to join the Union. But its story of separation and struggle had only just begun. In this sweeping history, we trace how geography shaped destiny—how ancient mountains isolated a people and created a culture distinct from the rest of America. From the Scots-Irish frontiersmen who settled the hollows to the coal miners who powered the nation's industrial rise, West Virginians have lived at the margins of American prosperity while providing the ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Oaklahoma Oklahoma's history is short but explosive. In barely more than a century of statehood, this crossroads state has witnessed some of America's most dramatic moments: the forced removal of the Five Civilized Tribes along the Trail of Tears, the chaotic land runs that saw fifty thousand people race for claims in a single day, the devastation of the Tulsa Race Massacre, the ecological catastrophe of the Dust Bowl, and the deadliest act of domestic terrorism before 9/11. But Oklahoma's story is more than a catalog of tragedies. It is a tale of ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Maryland From the Chesapeake Bay's ancient shores to the corridors of modern Washington, Maryland has stood at the crossroads of American history for nearly four centuries. In this compelling entry in The Hardy Histories of the States of America series, discover how a small colony founded on religious tolerance became one of the nation's most influential states. The Old Line State traces Maryland's remarkable journey from the Piscataway and Nanticoke peoples through Lord Baltimore's Catholic haven to today's high-tech powerhouse. Witness the birth of...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Idaho From the ancient trails of the Nez Perce to the silicon valleys of the modern West, Idaho's story is one of dramatic transformation and persistent independence. In The Gem State, historian Daniel Hardy traces the remarkable journey of a territory that evolved from fur trading outpost to nuclear research center to high-tech hub while maintaining its rugged frontier character. Hardy masterfully weaves together Idaho's diverse past: mountain men carving paths through wilderness, miners rushing to remote gold camps, farmers transforming desert into...

A sweeping history of the great state of Hawaii. From ancient Polynesian voyagers navigating by stars to modern debates over sacred mountains, Hawaii's story is one of the most remarkable in American history. In The Aloha State, Daniel Hardy masterfully chronicles seventeen centuries of triumph, tragedy, and transformation in America's island paradise. This sweeping narrative begins with the first brave souls who crossed thousands of miles of open ocean in double-hulled canoes, guided only by wind, waves, and ancestral knowledge. Hardy brings to life the rise and fall of Hawaiian kingdoms, ...

The Centennial State: A History of Colorado Part of The Hardy Histories of the States of America Series From the ancient Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde to the gleaming skylines of Denver and Boulder, Colorado's story is one of dramatic transformation shaped by towering peaks, rushing rivers, and the indomitable spirit of those who called this rugged land home. In The Centennial State, acclaimed historian Daniel Hardy traces Colorado's remarkable journey from Native American hunting grounds through Spanish exploration, the Pike's Peak Gold Rush that brought tens of ...

A Sweeping History of the Great State of Missouri From the indigenous peoples who first shaped the land to the modern challenges of Ferguson and beyond, *The Iron State* tells the compelling story of Missouri's remarkable journey through American history. At the confluence of great rivers and cultures, Missouri has served as the nation's crossroads—a gateway to the western frontier, a flashpoint in the slavery debate, and a bellwether of American politics and values. Daniel Hardy Author weaves together vivid narratives of ordinary Missourians with the grand sweep of historical forces that...

A Sweeping History of The Great State of New York From the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to the gleaming towers of Manhattan, New York has been at the center of the American story for four centuries. This sweeping narrative traces how a Dutch trading post became the nation's indispensable state—shaping revolutions, building canals that opened a continent, welcoming waves of immigrants who transformed a nation, and creating the financial and cultural capital of the modern world. Through vivid storytelling and sharp analysis, The Empire State reveals how New York's history illuminates America's...