A History of the United States. Volume V: The Period of Transition, 1815-1848. Illustrated

Volume V of Edward Channing’s monumental series, A History of the United States, explores the critical Period of Transition between 1815 and 1848—a transformative era in which the United States evolved from a fledgling republic into an ambitious continental power.Channing examines the aftermath of the War of 1812, the rise of nationalism, and the profound political, economic, and social changes that shaped the early 19th century. He traces the decline of the Federalist Party, the emergence of Jacksonian Democracy, and the conflicts surrounding federal versus state power. Key developments such as the Missouri Compromise, westward expansion, the rise of industrialization, and the growing tensions over slavery are explored with scholarly depth.This volume also addresses America’s increasing presence on the world stage and the ideological shifts that accompanied territorial growth. With balanced analysis and rich historical insight, Channing presents a nation in flux—laying the groundwork for the even greater conflicts and transformations to come.sAn essential work for understanding how the foundations of modern America were built during a time of profound transition and political realignment.