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The Incorporation of America: Culture and Society in the Gilded Age

Alan Trachtenberg
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The Incorporation of America: Culture and Society in the Gilded Age

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Alan Trachtenberg

The Incorporation of America: Culture and Society in the Gilded Age

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Education
Setting

United States • Gilded Age

Topic
Arts & Culture

Education

Politics & Government
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Incorporation of America: Culture and Society in the Gilded Age, Alan Trachtenberg examines how individuals experienced economic expansion and industrialization in late 19th-century America. Trachtenberg highlights shifts in culture, politics, and social dynamics, emphasizing how individuals navigated changes in identity and power during this transformative era.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Mysterious

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.1

376 ratings

65%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alan Trachtenberg's The Incorporation of America: Culture and Society in the Gilded Age is praised for its insightful analysis of the period's cultural shifts, connecting economic and social developments. Critics appreciate its rich historical context, though some find its dense prose challenging. Overall, it's a valuable resource for understanding America's transformation in the late 19th century.

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Who Should Read The Incorporation of America: Culture and Society in the Gilded Age?

Readers who relish The Incorporation of America: Culture and Society in the Gilded Age by Alan Trachtenberg are often history enthusiasts captivated by U.S. industrialization. Comparable titles include The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today by Mark Twain and The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, ideal for those exploring social and cultural shifts in late 19th-century America.

4.1

376 ratings

65%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
American Literature

Education
Setting

United States • Gilded Age

Topic
Arts & Culture

Education

Politics & Government
Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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