Oklahoma
A History of Five Centuries
2nd Edition
Published on 30. August 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-0-8061-4153-4 (ISBN)
Description
For anyone who wants to know more about the Sooner StateThe drama and excitement of the Oklahoma story unfold in this comprehensive history covering prehistory, Spanish and French exploration, the removal of Indian tribes to what the federal government called Indian Territory, and the modern period of state politics and economic development. Gibson informs his readers with refreshing candor: betrayal of the Indians, racism, and political corruption are told in their entirety.
Later chapters tell of the vibrant modern period, when Oklahoma politics became more sophisticated, the state's economic base expanded as industry moved to the Sun Belt, and the humanities and the arts were advanced with increasing appreciation of the state's rich Indian heritage.
Enlivened by numerous illustrations and maps, this volume is a valuable resource for teachers, students, historians, and anyone who wants to know more about the Sooner State.
Later chapters tell of the vibrant modern period, when Oklahoma politics became more sophisticated, the state's economic base expanded as industry moved to the Sun Belt, and the humanities and the arts were advanced with increasing appreciation of the state's rich Indian heritage.
Enlivened by numerous illustrations and maps, this volume is a valuable resource for teachers, students, historians, and anyone who wants to know more about the Sooner State.
More details
Edition
Second Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oklahoma
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
158 black & white illustrations, 7 maps
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
626 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8061-4153-4 (9780806141534)
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Person
Arrell Morgan Gibson (1921-1987) was the George Lynn Cross Research Professor of History at the University of Oklahoma. He was the author of many books on western history, including The Chickasaws, The Life and Death of Colonel Albert Jennings Fountain, and Oklahoma: A History of Five Centuries, all published by the University of Oklahoma Press.