Minnesota: A History of the State

In an engaging and readable style, renowned historian Theodore Blegen takes the reader on a tour of Minnesota's development, from the geological events that shaped the land to westward movement to twentieth-century modernization. This second edition includes a concluding chapter by Russell W. Fridley that chronicles the impact of turbulent national politics and cultural changes of the 1960s and 1970s on the state, as well as an extensive reading list and detailed index.Minnesotais a concise yet comprehensive account of the state's progress, highlighting landmarks in politics, technology, the arts, and architecture.Theodore C. Blegen is the author of 'Minnesota: A History of the State', published 2004 under ISBN 9780816639830 and ISBN 0816639833.