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Kansas: The History of the Sunflower State, 1854-2000

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Kansas: The History of the Sunflower State, 1854-2000

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Debra L RookeReviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023

I needed a text book for a college class. Thank you!

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L. FenwickReviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019

I admire Craig Minor's work, and if you want a single book to be informed about Kansas, this large book is for you. I particularly enjoy "West of Wichita" as a more focused work, covering less time and territory.

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Mary I. OuttReviewed in the United States on April 4, 2014

Thought it would be dry like a textbook, but it's vivid and thought-provoking, calling up the colorful history of Kansas. A very good read with pictures as well.

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Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United States on January 17, 2014

Very interesting and informative overview of the history of Kansas. Easy to find information; great chapter headings and subheadings. Fascinating photos and pictures.

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Charles BurgessReviewed in the United States on October 9, 2019

Great product great delivery

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Edward F. HayesReviewed in the United States on April 2, 2015

Too dry. Stopped reading.

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Chris KettlerReviewed in the United States on February 26, 2003

Craig Miner's exhaustive volume demolishes the marginalization of Kansas in the writing of American history. Arguing for the importance of regional history, Miner persuades the reader that Kansas is not a "Great American Desert" historically, but a fascinating land, chockful of colorful characters, dramatic events, and great influence on the rest of the United States. Given the exhaustive nature of the volume, every reader will find something of interest in Miner's history, from agricultural history to political intrigue. Most Kansas histories simply scratch the surface, citing "Bleeding Kansas" and prohibition as everything interesting about Kansas. Not so with Minor's work. The pro-communist Waldo McNutt shares the stage with the anti-communist Gerald K. Winrod in a story that will remind Kansans of the richness of their history and amaze others with what historical treasures have yet be unearthed in the middle of America. The final chapter demonstrates what separates Miner from many other historians. A finely woven look at Kansas and its future, the author weaves in cultural allusions from Bob Dylan to Reynolds Price in order to understand the struggle for Kansas' identity. This is a rich work for any fan of American history.

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luchadorconanReviewed in the United States on December 27, 2011

I enjoyed the book. It gives you a good sense of the Kansas identity in all its contradictions. I especially enjoyed reading about Jim Lane, the progressive movement, and Brown v. Topeka Board of Ed.. It was truly fascinating to read about the context of the case and how Kansas had the first lunch-counter sit-ins in Wichita, two years before Greensboro. However, I did find the use of quotes a bit hard to follow. I also lost a little faith in the author and editor(s) due to a number of typos and a glaring mistake --the dates for Robert Dockings' 4 terms as governor. Overall, it was a good read.