The Growth of the U.S.A. - R. B. Nye & J. E. Morpurgo

The Growth of the U.S.A. is the second volume in Pelican's History of the United States series, tracing America's transformation from the early nineteenth century into a modern industrial and global power. R. B. Nye and J. E. Morpurgo examine the country's rapid territorial expansion, industrialisation, urban growth and political development, exploring how immigration, westward settlement, technological innovation and economic change reshaped the nation. The book also considers the Civil War, Reconstruction, the rise of big business, Progressive Era reforms and America's increasing role in international affairs.

Balancing political, economic and social history, the authors place major historical events alongside the experiences of ordinary Americans, highlighting the forces that drove the United States' emergence as a leading world power. Written in a clear and accessible style, this Pelican volume provides an excellent introduction to the formative period of American history, making it an ideal resource for students and general readers interested in the development of the modern United States.