The new edition of the most up-to-date, interdisciplinary history of Ohio currently available
Now in its second edition, Ohio: A History of the Buckeye State surveys the long and rich history of Ohio from its earliest geological periods to the present day. Designed for undergraduate students and general readers alike, this accessible volume describes the pivotal events in Ohio's history while discussing the major social, economic, and political trends that have shaped the state over time. Concise chapters cover Ohio prehistory and the First Ohioans, European contact, the formation of the Northwest Territory, early statehood and national politics, the Civil War, Reconstruction, the two World Wars, the 1950s and 1960s, and more.
Incorporating the latest scholarship from history, archaeology, and political science, the second edition moves the story of Ohio into the second decade of the twenty-first century. Revised chapters contain new data and updated coverage of early Ohio society, major economic developments, early statehood, Ohio and national politics, and Ohio from the 1970s through 2020.
- Explores the breadth of Ohio's past using a clear and engaging narrative style
- Includes thematic chapters focusing on major social, economic, and political trends
- Discusses Ohio's influence on national nineteenth-century politics
- Covers the geological and topographical history of Ohio
- Examines Ohio's transformation into an industrial state from 1865-1920
- Contains numerous high-quality maps, drawings, and photographs
Written by two authors with decades of combined academic experience in teaching Ohio history,
Ohio: A History of the Buckeye State, Second Edition remains an essential resource for college-level students enrolled in courses on Ohio History, professionals working in historical societies, museums, and other institutions that focus on the state's history, and general readers looking for a highly readable study of Ohio's past.
PRAISE FOR THE NEW EDITION
"The story of this foundational state is expertly told in these pages by Kevin Kern and Gregory Wilson, who have been digging into and explaining the Buckeye State's history for decades from their vantage point in northeastern Ohio. All Buckeyes and all Americans who care about the development of the Midwest and its great influence on American life should read this book."
-Jon K. Lauck, Editor-in-Chief, Middle West Review
PRAISE FOR PRIOR EDITION
"Providing a much-needed and up-to-date history of the Buckeye State, this book will quickly become the standard text for college-level Ohio history courses. It is readable, comprehensive, and well researched."
-L. Diane Barnes, Youngstown State University
"The best book on Ohio's history in more than a generation. Kern and Wilson have written a comprehensive, readable, invaluable history of the Buckeye State. A terrific read and a reliable reference."
-R. Douglas Hurt, Purdue University
Now in its second edition, Ohio: A History of the Buckeye State surveys the long and rich history of Ohio from its earliest geological periods to the present day. Designed for undergraduate students and general readers alike, this accessible volume describes the pivotal events in Ohio's history while discussing the major social, economic, and political trends that have shaped it over time. Concise chapters cover Ohio's geological history, the First Ohioans, European contact and conflict in the Ohio Country, the formation of the Northwest Territory, early statehood and national politics, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Ohio as a late 19th/early 20th century political and economic powerhouse, the two World Wars, the 1950s and 1960s, and more.
Incorporating the latest scholarship from history, archaeology, and political science, the second edition moves the story of Ohio into the second decade of the twenty-first century. Revised chapters contain new data and updated coverage of early Ohio society, major economic developments, early statehood, Ohio and national politics, and Ohio from the 1970s through the early 2020s. It is the most up-to-date, interdisciplinary history of the state currently available.
Featuring a wealth of high-quality maps, illustrations, and photographs, Ohio: A History of the Buckeye State, Second Edition remains an essential resource for undergraduate students, professionals working in historical societies and museums, and general readers looking for a highly readable study of Ohio history.
