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Cradle of the Middle Class: The Family in Oneida County, New York, 1790-1865 : Book Review

Mary P. Ryan's "Cradle of the Middle Class" provides a captivating examination of the emergence of the American middle class in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Through meticulous research and thoughtful analysis, Ryan delves into the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to this transformative period in...

by Charlotte Mitchell

Book Reviews Author: Mary P. Ryan

Civic Wars: Democracy and Public Life in the American City during the Nineteenth Century : Book Review

"Civic Wars" by Mary P. Ryan offers a thought-provoking exploration of how public discourse and deliberation shape American democracy. Ryan defines "civic wars" as political conflicts that arise from deep differences in values and beliefs among citizens. She argues that these conflicts are not necessarily detrimental to democracy, but can...

by Charlotte Mitchell