When it appeared in 1949, the first edition of Ray Allen Billington's 'Westward Expansion' set a new standard for scholarship in western American history, and t

"Describes the opposing viewpoints of the American Indians and settlers during the Westward Expansion"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the causes, methods, people, and effects of the expansion of the original thirteen colonies to the West.

Discusses the concept of manifest destiny and examines the diplomatic deals and wars that brought new territories under American control and allowed the country