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Focusing on the contentious debate surrounding the Second Bank of the United States, this book explores the political and economic clash over its charter. It delves into the implications of the bank's operations on the American economy and the broader struggle between federal authority and state rights. The narrative highlights key figures and events that shaped the discourse, ultimately revealing how this battle influenced financial systems and policies in the years to come, leaving a lasting legacy on America's economic landscape.

The violent confrontation in Homestead, Pennsylvania, on July 6, 1892, marked a significant turning point in American labor history. Armed Pinkerton agents clashed with striking workers at Carnegie Steelworks, leading to a pivotal moment for unionism in the U.S. This event initiated a swift decline for steel unions, a trend that persisted until the Great Depression, highlighting the struggles and consequences faced by labor movements during this tumultuous period.

Celebrated chef Paul Kahan's game plan and recipe repertoire of rustic, super-delicious, low-stress food to cook for gatherings. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Chicago chef Paul Kahan is legendary for cooking up amazing food at home while everyone--including him--is hanging out in the kitchen, talking, and having a great time. Cooking for Good Times shares Kahan's best secrets for low-stress cooking for friends and family, using his program of twelve basic actions to mix and match (such as "Roast Some Roots, "Make Some Grains," "Braise a Pork Shoulder," and "Make a Simple Dessert"). In every chapter, Kahan gives six to eight customizations for each core recipe for ways to make dishes seem new. Simple recommendations for wine and beer styles to pour remove the fuss over beverage options. With recipes ranging from Roasted Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Green Sauce to Farro with Roasted Cauliflower and Oranges and Steak with Radicchio and Honey-Roasted Squash, plus more than 125 mouth-watering photographs, Kahan's playbook is guaranteed to make hosting more relaxing, fun, and delicious.

The bitter battle over the charter of the Second Bank of the United States and its lasting impact on the American economy. Late one night in July 1832, Martin Van Buren rushed to the White House where he found an ailing President Andrew Jackson weakened but resolute. Thundering against his political antagonists, Jackson bellowed: "The Bank, Mr. Van Buren, is trying to kill me, but I shall kill it!" With those famous words, Jackson formally declared "war" against the Second Bank of the United States and its president Nicholas Biddle. The Bank of the United States, which held the majority of Federal monies, had been established as a means of centralizing and stabilizing American currency and the economy, particularly during the country's vulnerable early years. Jackson and his allies viewed the bank as both elitist and a threat to states' rights. Throughout his first term, Jackson had attacked the bank viciously but failed to take action against the institution. Congress' decision to recharter the bank forced Jackson to either make good on his rhetoric and veto the recharter or sign the recharter bill and be condemned as a hypocrite. In The Bank War: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Fight for American Finance, historian Paul Kahan explores one of the most important and dramatic events in American political and economic history, from the idea of centralized banking and the First Bank of the United States to Jackson's triumph, the era of "free banking," and the creation of the Federal Reserve System. Relying on a range of primary and secondary source material, the book also shows how the Bank War was a manifestation of the debates that were sparked at the Constitutional Convention--the role of the executive branch and the role of the federal government in American society--debates that endure to this day as philosophical differences that often divide the United States

The book delves into the history of Eastern State Penitentiary, exploring the lives of the men who were incarcerated there and the innovative methods of rehabilitation employed. It offers a well-researched narrative that highlights the prison's significance as a landmark in Philadelphia, revealing the impact of its architectural design and correctional practices on the American penal system. Through detailed accounts, it uncovers the complex legacy of this historic institution.

Focusing on the life of James Buchanan, this biography explores the complexities of his character and the reasons behind his failure to navigate the nation's pivotal crisis. Paul Kahan examines Buchanan's achievements while critically analyzing his decisions and leadership during a tumultuous period in American history, offering insights into the factors that contributed to his ineffectiveness as a leader.

"Cheers to The Publican" by Paul Kahan celebrates the beloved Chicago restaurant known for its pork- and seafood-centric dishes. This narrative-rich cookbook features over 150 recipes, complemented by evocative photographs, showcasing heartland cooking and honoring the ingredients and people behind the food.

Focusing only on Grant's two terms, the author demonstrates Grant's belief that he was the only per- son capable of maintaining the changes wrought by the Civil War. číst celé

Seminary of Virtue explores the history of penal education programs, demonstrating that America's prisons have historically been educational (as well as punitive) institutions. This volume argues that Eastern State Penitentiary's extensive and aggressive educational program reflected a general American belief that correctional institutions should educate inmates as a way of reducing recidivism and thereby «reforming» them. No mere case study, Seminary of Virtue demonstrates that for the last two hundred years penologists have believed that educational programming was one of the keys to lowering recidivism and «reforming» inmates. Seminary of Virtue also reveals the historical amnesia that hindered American penal reform over the same time period as each succeeding generation believed that their particular penal reforms were revolutionary.