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From its ancient Indian peoples to its troubled beginning as a French colony to the tragic events of Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana has a history that, whatever else one might say about the state, has never been dull. This fifth edition of our classic survey history of Louisiana reflects a re-examination on the part of its esteemed team of authors of recent historical findings as well as of their own research, ensuring that "Louisiana: A History" will continue to present the most comprehensive and current account of the many different peoples that have and currently do make the rich, colourful land known as Louisiana their home.
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Praise for previous editions: "Louisiana: A History is the textbook that students of the Pelican State have long awaited. General editor Bennett H. Wall has assembled an impressive stable of contributors. The result is a sprightly worded contemporary synthesis that draws upon the best recent works in Louisiana history. Wall and his associates have done well. ... The illustrations...are alone worth the price of the book...Students and general readers alike will profit from this valuable collaborative work. It promises to be the standard textbook in Louisiana history for many years to come." (Southern History, Fall 1985) "For better or for worse, and there was both, Louisiana has one of the most exciting, dynamic, diverse and completely 'human' heritages of any state in the Union. The authors are to be congratulated for a very cogent, clear, and readable and much needed text in Louisiana history." (Louisiana History, 1985) "Praise for previous editions: " ""Louisiana: A History" is the textbook that students of the Pelican State have long awaited. General editor Bennett H. Wall has assembled an impressive stable of contributors. The result is a sprightly worded contemporary synthesis that draws upon the best recent works in Louisiana history. Wall and his associates have done well. ... The illustrations...are alone worth the price of the book...Students and general readers alike will profit from this valuable collaborative work. It promises to be the standard textbook in Louisiana history for many years to come." ("Southern History," Fall 1985) "For better or for worse, and there was both, Louisiana has one of the most exciting, dynamic, diverse and completely 'human' heritages of any state in the Union. The authors are to be congratulated for a very cogent, clear, and readable and much needed text in Louisiana history." ("Louisiana History," 1985) "Praise for previous editions: " ""Louisiana: A History" is the textbook that students of the Pelican State have long awaited. General editor Bennett H. Wall has assembled an impressive stable of contributors. The result is a sprightly worded contemporary synthesis that draws upon the best recent works in Louisiana history. Wall and his associates have done well. ... The illustrations...are alone worth the price of the book...Students and general readers alike will profit from this valuable collaborative work. It promises to be the standard textbook in Louisiana history for many years to come." ("Southern History," Fall 1985) "For better or for worse, and there was both, Louisiana has one of the most exciting, dynamic, diverse and completely 'human' heritages of any state in the Union. The authors are to be congratulated for a very cogent, clear, and readable and much needed text in Louisiana history." ("Louisiana History," 1985)
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