Shaped by the State: Toward a New Political History of the Twentieth Century

The "Reimagining Political History" anthology is a groundbreaking collection of essays that challenge traditional narratives of American political history by focusing on the production of categories like race, gender, and citizenship status.

This comprehensive volume offers a broader definition of political history, incorporating investigations of crosscurrents of power, race, and identity, as well as the recent turns towards the history of capitalism and transnational history.

With contributions from top scholars in the field, this anthology provides a rich revelation of what political history is today, offering theoretically sophisticated reassessments of the subfield and fresh interpretations of twentieth-century US history.

Whether you're a student, scholar, or simply interested in learning more about American political history, this anthology is an essential read.