1776, 1861, 1929. A close-up view of a pivotal year in American history focuses on 1831, a year that began with a solar eclipse and that included Nat Turner's rebellion, increasingly violent congressional debates over slavery and tariffs, religious revivalism, technological innovation, and Jackson's harsh policies toward Native Americans, all setting the stage for the coming Civil War. Highlight, take notes, and search in the book, In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. But wars and economic disasters are not our only pivotal events, and other years have, in a quieter way, swayed the course of our nation. But wars and economic disasters are not our only pivotal events, and other years have, in a quieter way, swayed the course of our nation. If we would look for the signs of the displeasure of God towards a nation, we can see them, not in eclipses, but in national sins and depravity of morals. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. In this new book, Louis P. Masur shows why Americans saw the eclipse as a portent of their future. "THE GREAT ECLIPSE OF 1831 will be one of the most remarkable that will again be witnessed in the United States for a long course of years," alerted, On the day of the eclipse, from New England through the South, Americans looked to the heavens. The year of 1831 was more of a window of opportunity and a spot to view his on-going research of America’s turmoil instead of a time for Masur to join forces and advertise his premonitions. 247 pages. . Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief. This bar-code number lets you verify that you're getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. The latest one is was in Utah where a 50-year-old man Patrick Harmon was shot dead by a Utah police officer after he was trying to run away from the officer. 1831. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. 1831 was one of them, and in this striking new work, Louis Masur shows us exactly how. First Edition. "The darkness being less visible than generally expected," the heaven-gazers felt "bamboozled." Please try again. This rebellion was "…the rebellion that served to change the course of American history in the three decades before the Civil War" (Goldman 10). As Masur's analysis makes clear, by 1831 it was becoming all too certain that political rancor, the struggle over slavery, the pursuit of individualism, and … Masur (history, CUNY) has done a superb job of creating a richly textured account of a portentous year in American history: 1831 marked the year that the Southern oligarchy quit discussing the possible abolition of slavery and William Lloyd Garrison began his strident demand for abolition of the peculiar institution. . The book " THE FIRES OF JUBILEE " gives a clear idea about Nat Turner’s rebellion and how he was known as the leader of one of the bloodiest slave revolts in America. Religious revivalism swept the North, and important observers (including Tocqueville) traveled the land, forming the opinions that would shape the world's view of America for generations to come. "3, Rational explanations of atmospheric events, however, offered little solace to most Americans. In the well written book written by Louis P. Masur’s titled 1831: Year of Eclipse, Masur writes about how all the events of the year 1831 culminated into a surprisingly important year in American history. Sadly, sectionalism eventually eclipsed national commonalties and thus fostered the fraternal bloodbath that erupted 30 years later. By the year's end, nearly every aspect of its political, social, and cultural life had undergone profound change." Any high-school student should know what these years meant to American history. When reading any book, the title always has something to do with the book itself. In this book, Louis Masur explains why the year 1831 … There was a problem loading your book clubs. The roots of future conflict were clear in Garrison's founding of. Bought this as a textbook for a college class. "At the moment of greatest obscuration," reported one paper, "a foolish feeling of disappointment was generally prevalent and this was expressed by many in such terms as they might have used after having been taken in by the quacking advertisement of an exhibitor of fireworks or phantasmagoria. 1831. Many Americans would not consider the year 1831 to be a turning point in United States History. Others blamed regional temperaments for the heightened expectations. As Masur's analysis makes clear, by 1831 it was becoming all too certain that political rancor, the struggle over slavery, the pursuit of individualism, and technological development might eclipse the glorious potential of the early republic--and lead the nation to secession and civil war. As the country thrived and expanded through technological advance developments in agriculture and transport, more cracks regarding the country’s democratic ideal, kept on surfacing threatening to dissolve the union. One artist drew the scene. . By the end of the year 1831, nearly every aspect of the United States’ culture, political and social life had a profound change. When he was younger, everyone thought of him as being very smart. As Masur's analysis makes clear, by 1831 it was becoming all too certain that political rancor, the struggle over slavery, the pursuit of individualism, and technological development might eclipse the glorious potential of the early republic--and lead the nation to secession and civil war. Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2019, For for a school assignment. Nat turner grew up and lived his life in Southampton County, Virginia. Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2016, Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2013. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 1831 was one of them, and in this striking new work, Louis Masur shows us exactly how. 247 pp. Any high-school student should know what these years meant to American history. 1831 Year of Eclipse. In this text, Louis P. Masur discusses why the year of 1831 was significant for the country. The year 1831 was, for the United States, a crucial time when the nation was no longer a young, uncomplicated republic but, rather, a dynamic and conflicted country inching toward a cataclysm. 1831: Year of Eclipse by Louis P. Masur. Year of Eclipse. One correspondent reported that an "old shoe-black accosted a person in front of our office, the day previous to the eclipse, and asked him if he was not afraid. But wars and economic disasters are not our only pivotal events, and other years have, in a quieter way, swayed the course of our nation. Do not copy from the reading. He started working on southern plantations 1831. There are two most important factors that led Nat Turner to launch the bloodiest slave revolt in America’s history. Date: 1831: Year of Eclipse. 1831, year of eclipse. In this brief, cogent volume, City University of New York historian Masur argues that 1831 was a turning point for the young American nation. Does this book contain inappropriate content? Nat Turner was an African American slave who was born in Southampton County, Virginia on October 2, 1800. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? How many of us would stop at an idea of facing your oppressor? In many, "a kind of vague fear, of impending danger--a prophetic presentiment of some approaching catastrophe"--was awakened, and "the reasonings of astronomy, or the veritable deductions of mathematical forecast," did little to diminish the anxiety. 1831: Year of Eclipse Study Questions (140 Points) Dr. Riedl HIST 200 Turn in typed answers to the following questions, explained in your own words. But wars and economic disasters are not our only pivotal events, and other years have, in a quieter way, swayed the course of our nation. His books include 1831: Year of Eclipse and Autumn Glory: Baseball’s First World Series. Get this from a library! Odd symbolism of an eclipse to foreshadow what could have been the start of a civil rights movement or uprising. North-South fissures of the body politic also found expression in the battles between the National Republicans and the Democrats. He is the editor of Reviews in American History, one of the most widely read journals in its field. YEAR OF ECLIPSE. 1831 became the hinge of fate for the future of America . Almanac makers and newspaper editors were chastised for their extravagant predictions of darkness and glowing descriptions of the wonders that would be seen. Masur’s metaphorical title suggests the importaince the eclipse of 1831 … In 1810, Nat Turner became the property to Samuel Turner, after his brother, the man who enslaved him, Benjamin Turner died. How many people would stop at the fear of consequences or of the commitment of, The African American slave, Nat Turner impacted the slave culture and encouraged them to keep believing in their goal to have a free man life. 1776, 1861, 1929. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Dating back as far as the 1700s, there have been many slave rebellions, however only a few of these have been considered successful. Another writer mocked the notion that eclipses were "signs or forerunners of great calamities." All is movement and motion, energy and action. But wars and economic disasters are not our only pivotal events, and other years have, in a quieter way, swayed the course of our nation. Some thought the astronomers deserved condemnation for offering elaborate calculations that fizzled. Masur addresses this question by focusing on four main subjects, which are … 1831 was one of them, and in this striking new work, Louis Masur shows us exactly how. The two brothers, Black lives matter protests have been seen all over America many have turned violet causing death or injuries. 1831, year of eclipse by Louis P. Masur, 2001, Hill and Wang edition, in English - 1st ed. by Louis P Masur. Masur argues that the year 1831 held historical significance as a result of the issues and experiences of Americans and their leadership. It was very interesting to ​read and helped further my understanding of my class. He led and organized one of the bloodiest slave rebellions in American history. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Nat Turner is an American slave, who has been forgotten about in history as well in the hearts of African-Americans. They saw that he was smart when he was about 3 or 4 years old. The book “1831 Year of Eclipse” gives critical information and historical narratives of America and the symbolic meaning of the eclipse of 1831, which represents a necessary change in the history of the republic. To the right, a rough-hewn citizen warms himself with a drink; a woman looks on contentedly. Louis P. Masur is the William R. Kenan Jr. Hill and Wang; First edition (February 9, 2002). The coldest winter in decades had frozen the Delaware River, and thousands of citizens chose to pass the day in recreation. For, said he, with tears in his eyes, the world is to be destroyed to-morrow; the sun and moon are to meet ... and a great earthquake was to swallow us all!--Others said the sun and the earth would come in contact, and the latter would be consumed. You are listening to a sample of the Audible narration for this Kindle book. But wars and economic disasters are not our only pivotal events, and other years have, in a quieter way, swayed the course of our nation. Read with the free Kindle apps (available on iOS, Android, PC & Mac), Kindle E-readers and on Fire Tablet devices. The first factor is the hatred which Nat Turner was building up from his childhood, Americans will not let anything stand in there way and block themselves from shinning like a light. The year began with a solar eclipse, for many an omen of mighty changes -- and for once, such predictions held true. In 1831 the republic was going through a rather difficult adolescence. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. One of the most significant slave rebellions happened in 1831, and was called “Nat Turner’s Rebellion.” It is the dichotomy between consensus and conflict that Masur captures through the skillful use of memoirs, letters, diaries, newspapers, and first-person accounts. By Louis P. Masur. But the sky is gray, the light is pale, and dusk is approaching. Eclipses, he thought, "necessarily result from the established laws of the planetary revolution, and take place in exact conformity with those laws ... . Unable to add item to List. I was thirty-one years of age the 2d of October last, and born the property of Benjamin Turner, of this county.” (Turner 1831 pg.3) Nat Turner lived in South Hampton County, now in Virginia, rebellions, put simply, are the armed uprising of slaves. In 1831 YEAR OF ECLIPSE, Lewis Masur suggests that 1831 was perhaps the pivotal year between the post-revolutionary era when America was busy enacting the promises of its great contracts, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution and enjoying its new freedoms inscribed therein, and the pre-Civil War era, when all the underlying social and economic tensions submerged in those … The year began with a solar eclipse, for many an omen Any high-school student should know what these years meant to American history. The, Unlike previous celestial events, thought some commentators, the eclipse of 1831 would not produce superstitious dread that the world would end. This is a work of traditional history: a good story grounded in primary sources. Within this paper, it is to analyze, back when he got the money to retrieve him and his mother. In the 1831: Year of Eclipse book, the author presents an important text, in which he discusses the reasons why he believes the 1831, the year of the eclipse, is an important factor in the American development journey. New technologies, meanwhile, were dramatically changing Americans' relationship with the land, and Andrew Jackson's harsh policies toward the Cherokee erased most Indians' last hopes of autonomy. The Confessions of Nat Turner is a first person narrative from Nat Turner himself focusing on the slave rebellion that took place in Southampton County, Virginia, during August 1831. This is an innovative and challenging interpretation of a key moment in antibellum America. 1831 was one of them, and in this striking new work, Louis Masur shows us exactly how. A remnant of the old guard of founders and framers watched as a new generation of ... Read full review Any high-school student should know what these years meant to American history. ." Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Please try again. Yet Union sentiment remained strong, and all Americans seemed to share a common drive toward material prosperity. This is an important text on a single year in the history of America. A history of one year in the United States.In 1831 the republic was going through a rather difficult adolescence. Any high-school student should know what these years meant to American history. In Nat Turner’s confessions he states “You have asked me to give a history of the motives which induced me to undertake the late insurrection, as you call it--To do so I must go back to the days of my infancy, and even before I was born. "Idle fears and gloomy forebodings of evil formerly raised by the appearance of phenomena caused by the regular operation of natural laws," one writer claimed, "have yielded to pleasing admiration; a change which the march of science and general diffusion of knowledge have largely contributed to effect." 1831: Year of the Eclipse It was not half as dark as they expected." Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. 1831 was one of them, and in this striking new work, Louis Masur shows us exactly how.The year began with a solar eclipse, for many an omen of mighty changes -- and for once, such predictions held true. Be the first to review this item. The 13-digit and 10-digit formats both work. Bought this as a textbook for a college class. Nat Turner was born October 2nd, 1800 in Southampton County, Virginia. Enjoyed this book, and although it was used the quality of the book was still in good shape. "THE GREAT ECLIPSE OF 1831 will be one of the most remarkable that will again be witnessed in the United States for … Please try again. Louis Masur's "1831: Year of Eclipse" is an excellent example of a scholarly, yet narrative, history. But wars and economic disasters are not our only pivotal events, and other years have, in a quieter way, swayed the course of our nation. On February 12, 1831, a full eclipse of the sun darkened America’s skies. Professor of American I nstitutions and Values at T rinity College in Hartford. "The darkness was that of a thunder gust," snorted one observer: "The light of the sun was sickly, but shadows were very perceptible." "The multitude have been sadly disappointed," reported one editor. New York: Hill & Wang. 1831 ECLIPSE Everyone knew it was coming. 1831: Year of the Eclipse In 1831, the United States experienced a difficult time as the remnant of the old guard framers and founders watched as a new group of leaders took charge of the nation. See Syllabus for due date. One diarist saw "men, women and children ... in all directions, with a piece of smoked glass, and eyes turn'd upward." $25. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Men of all classes slip and swirl, some into one another's arms, as they skate the day away. Edward Everett, politician from Massachusetts, reported that "a motion was made in the House of Representatives to adjourn over till Monday in consequence of the darkness which was to prevail." 1831: Year of Eclipse. While young Nat Turner was playing with some of his friends, his mother heard him tell the children about something that had happened to him when he was born. 1831: Year of Eclipse User Review - Kirkus. A history of one year in the United States. 1831 was one of them, and in this striking new work, Louis Masur shows us exactly how. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Analyzing a slice in time, this book gives background for understanding the causes of the American Civil War. "5, With the anticipation more disturbing than the event, some sought to cast blame. The year began with a solar eclipse, for many an omen of mighty changes -- and for once, such predictions held true. In chapter two, Masur talks about the importance of Nat Turner and his Rebellion to end. The place was predominantly African- American but it didn’t stop the use of slavery in the county. 1776, 1861, 1929. Louis Masur, a history lecturer published 1831: Year of Eclipse. According to his arguments, this is the year America witnessed the so-called solar eclipse, the Nat Turner servant insurgence, the appearance of the Anti … . Nicely written, Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2018, Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2018. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? The. Louis Masur, in his book 1831:Year of Eclipse, shines light on crucial events and culture shifts during 1831, that shaped the United States today. The Nullification Crisis and the Indian Removal Act further exacerbated sectional differences. On February 12, Edward William Clay set up his easel by the Delaware River and produced an image of citizens at play. Louis Masur, a history lecturer wrote and published 1831: Year of Eclipse. Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2018. Masur has captured the flavor of this crucial year . --, The search for history's turning points seems universal. As the country thrived and expanded through technological advance developments in agriculture and transport, more cracks regarding the country’s democratic ideal, kept on surfacing threatening to dissolve the union. "They looked for darkness and the shades of light; they expected to drink inhorrors, and feel the power of superstition without its terrors or apprehensions; they expected to work by candlelight, see cows come home, and poultry go ultimately to roost--to count the stars and tell them by their names; in short, to see something that they might talk about now and hereafter--something to tell their children and grandchildren. The American current development status is a product of many of events and processes, most of which have delivered, The Importance of Nat Turner The year 1831 was, for the United States, a crucial time when the nation was no longer a young, uncomplicated republic but, rather, a dynamic and conflicted country inching toward a cataclysm. The eclipse of the sun prevailed on February 12, 1831 and received all the media hype that was available in that era. The motion did not pass, and Everett quipped, "After sitting so frequently when there is darkness inside the House, it would be idle I think to fly before a little darkness on the face of the heavens." . Rarely do we read these days of people being assaulted to the accompaniment of such inflated locutions as this: "Now you damned, perjured rascal, we will inflict upon you the penalty of your violated obligations. In 1831 Year of Eclipse, Louis P. Masur explores American history during 1831. Well the title says it all, looks like you have to buy it and find out. The year 1831 was a crucial time for the United States when the nation was no longer an uncomplicated, history has delivered a significant contribution to the comprehensive understanding of various events and their relevance to the development status of the American society. As Masur's analysis makes clear, by 1831 it was becoming all too certain that political rancor, the struggle over slavery, the pursuit of individualism, and technological development might eclipse the glorious potential of the early republic—and lead the nation to secession and civil war. Illustrated. Those who entertain the opinion that eclipses of the sun are tokens of the Divine displeasure can produce no warrant from scripturefor their irrational belief. The year began with a solar eclipse, for many an omen of mighty changes -- and for once, such … She later had asked him about what he told the, and had a huge impact on the futures of Southern generations for years after. Recommended for public and academic libraries.DJim Doyle, Sara Hightower Regional Lib., Rome, GA, ". by Louis P. Masur ‧RELEASE DATE: Feb. 1, 2001. The district attorney called the shooting justified, officers were scared for their lives even though Patrick Hermon was running in the opposite direction. In 1831, the United States experienced a difficult time as the remnant of the old guard framers and founders watched as a new group of leaders took charge of the nation. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. 1831 was the year of Nat Turner's slave rebellion, of the launching of Garrison's "Liberator", of Tocqueville's visit to the United States, of Cyrus McCormick's invention of the mechanical reaper, of the great eclipse, and of many other pivotal events. Storm over Texas: The Annexation Controversy and the Road to Civil War (Pivotal Moments in American History), For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War, Domestic Manners of the Americans (Penguin Classics), Pocahontas and the Powhatan Dilemma: The American Portraits Series, Apostles of Disunion: Southern Secession Commissioners and the Causes of the Civil War (A Nation Divided), The Sum of Our Dreams: A Concise History of America, Everyone knew it was coming. What was the importance of Nat Turner and where does he stand in American history? A remnant of the old guard of founders and framers watched as a new generation of leaders took charge of the nation (and took aim at each other). Use the Amazon App to scan ISBNs and compare prices. 1831: Year of Eclipse by Louis P. Masur questions the events that occurred during the year of 1831 in the United States and how they affected the country and put it on the path towards the Civil War. [Louis P Masur] -- Everyone knew that the great eclipse of 1831 was coming--and most Americans feared it. During Nat Turner’s years of growing up, he was describe to have a natural, Nat Turner The, Unmoved by editorial, ministerial, astronomical, or political pronouncements and predictions, on the day of the eclipse some Philadelphians went ice-skating. A black man, in stereotypical comic fashion, slides helplessly away, his hat lost. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The year began with a solar eclipse, for many an omen of mighty changes -- and for once, such predictions held true. The barrier between thought and action is what separates the courageous figures of time from the rest. Others again, were seen wending their ways to their friends and relations, covered with gloom and sadness; saying that they intended to, The spectacle, however, proved anticlimactic. 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