American Imperialism in the Long Nineteenth Century: A Documentary History, 1775-1919: Volume I: From Lexington and Concord to the Louisiana Purchase, 1775-1803

This four-volume collection brings together a diverse array of primary sources that help contextualise the impacts of American imperialism across the long nineteenth century. These fascinating volumes chart the motivations for, and reactions to, the growth of the United States from the American Revolution to the end of the First World War. Accompanied by extensive editorial commentary, the collection provides a valuable resource for those seeking to explore the causes, course, and consequences of US imperialism from 1775 to 1919.

About the Author

Dr Beverton has a BA in American Studies and an MPhil in American History and Literature, both from the University of Sussex. She completed her PhD in History at University College London in 2018. She worked in various teaching roles at UCL, Queen Mary University of London, and Cardiff University before joining Oxford Brookes in 2019.