Synopsis
Originally printed in 1976, this sweeping text examines the history of German immigration to America from the pre-Revolutionary War period to the pre- and post-Civil War decades. Analyzes the push and pull factors which caused the immigration of millions of German-speaking Europeans.
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This is the most informed, most readable text available. A wealth of material presented by a scholar fully in command of details as well as the ideas that link the past to the present.--Jurgen Eichhoff, University of Wisconsin
The best single volume history in print on the topic of German-American history.--Don Heinrich Tolzmann, University of Cincinnati
About the Author
La Vern J. Rippley is Professor of German at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
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The German-Americans (The Immigrant heritage of America)
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The German-Americans
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ISBN 10: 0805784055
ISBN 13: 9780805784053
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. ] Hardback, 5 5/8 x 8 1/4 inches, gilt titling (spine only) on black cloth covers, 271 pages, Very Near Fine/no dj. Probably published w/o dj as are many Twayne titles. Very tiny dimple head of spine o/w flawless and fine. SIGNED by the author across title page beneath his printed name. Chapters on Early Immigration, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Schools, Religion, Fine Arts, Science, Newspapers, etc. RWR5 American History Germany European Immigration. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 04241