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A Century of Expansion is a historical book written by Willis Fletcher Johnson, first published in 1903. The book explores the period of American history from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 to the end of the Spanish-American War in 1898. Johnson examines the various events, people, and policies that contributed to the expansion of the United States during this time, including the westward movement, the Mexican-American War, the California Gold Rush, and the annexation of Hawaii.The book provides a detailed account of the political, economic, and social factors that shaped America's expansionist policies, and how these policies affected both the nation and the world. Johnson also discusses the impact of the expansion on Native Americans, African Americans, and other marginalized groups. The book is a comprehensive study of American expansionism and its consequences, providing valuable insights into the country's history and its role in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.