In this wide-ranging collection of essays, local historians explore various intersections of political, economic, and social interests that have played a significant role in shaping the mid-Maryland counties of Frederick, Washington, and Carroll, and indeed the nation. From the ravishes of the Civil War, through the development of transportation and industrial infrastructure, to individuals' search for meaning through protest and change, editors Barbara and Michael Powell have selected essays, originally presented as part of the Catoctin Center for Regional Studies annual conferences, that pai... Read More
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In this wide-ranging collection of essays, local historians explore various intersections of political, economic, and social interests that have played a significant role in shaping the mid-Maryland counties of Frederick, Washington, and Carroll, and indeed the nation. From the ravishes of the Civil War, through the development of transportation and industrial infrastructure, to individuals' search for meaning through protest and change, editors Barbara and Michael Powell have selected essays, originally presented as part of the Catoctin Center for Regional Studies annual conferences, that pai... Read More
In this wide-ranging collection of essays, local historians explore various intersections of political, economic, and social interests that have played a significant role in shaping the mid-Maryland counties of Frederick, Washington, and Carroll, and indeed the nation. From the ravishes of the Civil War, through the development of transportation and industrial infrastructure, to individuals' search for meaning through protest and change, editors Barbara and Michael Powell have selected essays, originally presented as part of the Catoctin Center for Regional Studies annual conferences, that paint an intriguing, informative, and provocative portrait of mid-Maryland's history.
Details
Pages: 224
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Series: American Heritage
Publication Date: 30th April 2008
State: Maryland
Illustration Note: 100% Mono
ISBN: 9781596294561
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / General HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Author Bio
Barbara M. Powell received a PhD from Cornell University in American history. She has taught at numerous colleges and is currently the co-coordinator of the Catoctin Center for Regional Studies.
Michael A. Powell received a BA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, an MA from George Washington University, a JD from Syracuse University, and a PhD from the University of Maryland. In addition to serving on the faculty at Frederick Community College, he has written numerous articles on constitutional and legal history, as well as co-editing Mid-Maryland: A Crossroads of History.
In this wide-ranging collection of essays, local historians explore various intersections of political, economic, and social interests that have played a significant role in shaping the mid-Maryland counties of Frederick, Washington, and Carroll, and indeed the nation. From the ravishes of the Civil War, through the development of transportation and industrial infrastructure, to individuals' search for meaning through protest and change, editors Barbara and Michael Powell have selected essays, originally presented as part of the Catoctin Center for Regional Studies annual conferences, that paint an intriguing, informative, and provocative portrait of mid-Maryland's history.
Pages: 224
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Imprint: The History Press
Series: American Heritage
Publication Date: 30th April 2008
State: Maryland
Illustrations Note: 100% Mono
ISBN: 9781596294561
Format: Paperback
BISACs: HISTORY / United States / General HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Barbara M. Powell received a PhD from Cornell University in American history. She has taught at numerous colleges and is currently the co-coordinator of the Catoctin Center for Regional Studies.
Michael A. Powell received a BA from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, an MA from George Washington University, a JD from Syracuse University, and a PhD from the University of Maryland. In addition to serving on the faculty at Frederick Community College, he has written numerous articles on constitutional and legal history, as well as co-editing Mid-Maryland: A Crossroads of History.
