For Further Reading Series the South and West 1781-1836

[54ball]

Due to recent mainstream productions I feel the need to present a series here for those interested in further reading.

I feel that there has been some activist history presented where half truths and dramatization have been used to present an agenda as fact rather than a balanced accurate history.

Nothing is really wrong with an agenda as long as the agenda driven historian is willing to concede to proven fact. When that agenda trumps fact, when history is used as a mere promotion tool, that is when history becomes sensational fiction.

Different points of view have and always will be important. These views stimulate the historian to research further. First and foremost the role a historian should be a "truth seeker".

In that vein I plan to present the following...

1781-1800
1800-1811
1811-1815
1815-1836

I will try provide references if I do not have references, I will at least provide a name so that you the reader can research for your own and make your own conclusions.

As this is a forum and more specifically the media forum I encourage anyone to add, argue, and just join in this discussion.

1781-1800 is coming soon!

 

[The O'Dea]

-54 Ball,
Why do you use the date 1836 as a cut off Westward expansion didn't really start until the conclusion of the Mexican War. That's when thing really got moving.

-Irish Mick
Arizona Territory

 

[The O'Dea]

PS.
Actually the Mexican War and Manifest Destiny in 1846 was the most exciting time in this nations pre Civil War history. Are you leaving westward expansion out of the mix

-Mick
Arizona Territory

 

[tenngun]

I can think of several works that fit your outline. I should point out that when I start reading too much of revisionist history I put the book down.
Not the best idea as it denies me some points of view. However I find it best not to raise my blood pressure to high.

 

[George]

A good idea, 54ball. I'm looking forward to your presentation.

Spence

 

[Nativearizonan]

I am anxiously awaiting the first installment.

 

[Major Dorman]

Patiently waiting for the first installment.

Due to recent mainstream productions I feel the need to present a series here for those interested in further reading.

I feel that there has been some activist history presented where half truths and dramatization have been used to present an agenda as fact rather than a balanced accurate history.

Nothing is really wrong with an agenda as long as the agenda driven historian is willing to concede to proven fact. When that agenda trumps fact, when history is used as a mere promotion tool, that is when history becomes sensational fiction.

Different points of view have and always will be important. These views stimulate the historian to research further. First and foremost the role a historian should be a "truth seeker".

In that vein I plan to present the following...

1781-1800
1800-1811
1811-1815
1815-1836

I will try provide references if I do not have references, I will at least provide a name so that you the reader can research for your own and make your own conclusions.

As this is a forum and more specifically the media forum I encourage anyone to add, argue, and just join in this discussion.

1781-1800 is coming soon!