Progressive Era

by Lewis L. Gould

Emerging historians inspect the roots, politics, and politicians of American Progressivism as well as the urban and environmental reforms effected during this era. Bibliogs

238 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1974

About the author

Lewis L. Gould is Eugene C. Barker Professor Emeritus in American History at the University of Texas in Austin. Gould earned an A.B. from Brown University in 1961, and an M.A. (1962) and Ph.D. (1966) from Yale University.

Reviews

[Beau · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good overview. Better in terms of getting a sense of the concerns of the age and less a dry rundown of the politics. For that, "The Age of Reform" might be a better source.