Books on Manifest Destiny

Sydnes · Dec 13, 2012

Do anyone have any recommendations on this subject?

I want a balanced constructive view. Nothing too glorifying or too damning.

Manifest Destiny by David S. Heidler - Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists

This one looks rather promising as far as content goes. Only one rating, though. There are others as well. Just thought this one looked nice.

Sam Guss · Feb 4, 2013

On this subject I'm currently reading the following:

"What Hath God Wroght: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848" by Daniel Walker Howe, 3rd book in the Oxford history of the United States.

Seems very well documented and so far a pleasure reading.

On the shelves but haven't opened yet are:

"A Country of Vast Designs: James K. Polk, the Mexican War and the Conquest of the American Continent" by Robert W. Merry.

"Lions of the West: Heroes and Villians of the Westward Expansion" by Robert Morgan.

Hope this helps.

The Amyclae · Feb 4, 2013

Manifest Destiny and Mission isn't too terribly bad, either.

Sydnes · Feb 12, 2013

Thanks guys, I'll look into it.

Meriwether Lewis · Feb 18, 2013

"Lions of the West: Heroes and Villains of the Westward Expansion" by Robert Morgan was a wonderful book! Lots of interesting characters and paths to explore here.

Also, I've heard that "A Country of Vast Designs" by Robert Merry is exceptionally informative.

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