Building an American Empire - (Princeton Studies in American Politics: Historical, Internat) by Paul Frymer

The book "Building an American Empire" by Paul Frymer is a groundbreaking work that challenges the conventional narrative of American westward expansion as a rugged individualistic endeavor.

Through a detailed examination of federal land policies, Frymer reveals how the government actively engineered the pace and patterns of settlement to construct a dominant white settler nation.

By incentivizing and directing the movement of white European settlers onto indigenous and diversely populated lands, these efforts had profound and lasting consequences for the nation's racial order. Frymer's work is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the enduring legacy of American westward expansion and its impact on the nation's racial dynamics.

With its focus on the intersection of settlement policies and racial orders, this book provides a fresh perspective on the rise of the American national state.

Don't miss out on this essential contribution to the field of American history!