From the accounts of 18th-century travelers to the
interpretations of 21st-century historians, Jumonville lists more
than 6,800 books, chapters, articles, theses, dissertations, and
government documents that describe the rich history of America's
18th state. Here are references to sources on the Louisiana
Purchase, the Battle of New Orleans, Carnival, and Cajuns.
Less-explored topics such as the rebellion of 1768, the changing
roles of women, and civic development are also covered. It is a
sweeping guide to the publications that best illuminate the land,
the people, and the multifaceted history of the Pelican State.
Arranged according to discipline and time period, chapters cover
such topics as the environment, the Civil War and Reconstruction,
social and cultural history, the people of Louisiana, local,
parish, and sectional histories, and New Orleans. It also lists
major historical sites and repositories of primary materials. As
the only comprehensive bibliography of the secondary sources about
the state, DEGREESILouisiana History DEGREESR is an invaluable
resource for scholars and researchers.
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