Showcasing the colorful, even raucous, political, social, and unique cultural qualities of Louisiana history, this new collection of essays features the finest and latest scholarship.
- Includes readings featuring recent scholarship that expand on traditional historical accounts
- Includes material on every region of Louisiana
- Covers  a wide range of fields, including social, environmental, and economic history
- Detailed, focused material on different areas in Louisiana history, including women’s history as well as the state’s diverse ethnic populations
