The American Quest 1790-1860

Book Details

• SKU (ISBN): 0151061106

• Author: Clinton Rossiter

• Publisher: Scientific Book Agency

• Language: English

• Published Year: 1971

• Pages: 396

• Cover: Hardback

• Dimensions: 21 x 13 cm

• Condition: Used – Good (Jacket has minor wear)

About the Book

The American Quest, 1790–1860 by Clinton Rossiter is a thoughtful and scholarly exploration of the United States during its formative decades. In this 1971 hardback edition, Rossiter examines how the young republic grappled with questions of identity, national unity, political stability, and the challenges of modernization.

Spanning 396 pages, the book delves into the ideological debates, constitutional developments, territorial expansion, and social transformations that shaped the nation between the post-Revolutionary era and the brink of the Civil War. Rossiter’s analytical approach connects political leadership with broader cultural and institutional change, offering readers a nuanced understanding of how America evolved from fragile union to emerging power.

Published by Scientific Book Agency, this edition remains valuable for students of early American history, political thought, and constitutional development. Despite minor jacket wear, the book is in good condition and continues to serve as a reliable academic reference for understanding the United States’ early national journey.