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A Concise History of Kentucky Paperback – Illustrated, March 21, 2008

by James Klotter (Author), Freda Klotter (Author)
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Kentucky is most commonly associated with horses, tobacco fields, bourbon, and coal mines. There is much more to the state, though, than stories of feuding families and Colonel Sanders' famous fried chicken. Kentucky has a rich and often compelling history, and James C. Klotter and Freda C. Klotter introduce readers to an exciting story that spans 12,000 years, looking at the lives of Kentuckians from Native Americans to astronauts. The Klotters examine all aspects of the state's history―its geography, government, social life, cultural achievements, education, and economy. A Concise History of Kentucky recounts the events of the deadly frontier wars of the state's early history, the divisive Civil War, and the shocking assassination of a governor in 1900. The book tells of Kentucky's leaders from Daniel Boone and Henry Clay to Abraham Lincoln, Mary Breckinridge, and Muhammad Ali. The authors also highlight the lives of Kentuckians, both famous and ordinary, to give a voice to history. The Klotters explore Kentuckians' accomplishments in government, medicine, politics, and the arts. They describe the writing and music that flowered across the state, and they profile the individuals who worked to secure equal rights for women and African Americans. The book explains what it was like to work in the coal mines and explains the daily routine on a nineteenth-century farm. The authors bring Kentucky's story to the twenty-first century and talk about the state's modern economy, where auto manufacturing jobs are replacing traditional agricultural work. A collaboration of the state historian and an experienced educator, A Concise History of Kentucky is the best single resource for Kentuckians new and old who want to learn more about the past, present, and future of the Bluegrass State.

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  6. ISBN-13
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"A great resource on state history." ―Kentucky Kernel

"A husband and wife team of teachers has done their part to give a fuller picture of our fair state in A Concise History of Kentucky. The Klotters have distilled our state's history and culture into just over 200 enjoyable and easy-to-read pages."Digestible to a wider range of readers than the average history text, including students who are just beginning to delve into the past."There are enough gems of knowledge in A Concise History of Kentucky to make it a treat for anyone who loves the Bluegrass State, its colorful people and its towns."―Louisville Voice-Tribune

"A work that makes Kentucky's history accessible to a very large audience of readers who are looking for an engaging journey into the past."―West Virginia History

"Overall the Klotters do a good job of balancing the large amount of stories in our state's history with the depth that goes into providing the reader with an understanding and appreciation for their telling. "Interesting and erudite. . .allow readers unfamiliar with the study of the part to . . .play the role of historian."Handsomely illustrated. . .summary of the state's history." ―Lexington Herald-Leader

"A solid introduction to the state―past, present, and future―that is accessible to readers of all ages."―Lone Star Book Review

"The history of Kentucky is interesting and intriguing. The Klotters have ensured their book is the same. Whether read for academic purposes or simply for enjoyment, there is nothing here to disappoint."―Armchair Interviews

"A useful guide in a convenient and well-written format."―Ohio History

"An excellent and concise history of Kentucky that will find wide appeal for many family history researchers in general."―Kentucky Ancestors

About the Author

James C. Klotter is professor of history at Georgetown College and the state historian of Kentucky. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including A New History of Kentucky. Freda C. Klotter has twenty-five years of classroom experience and currently serves as an educational consultant for the nonprofit Kentucky Collaborative for Teaching and Learning.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University Press of Kentucky; Illustrated edition (March 21, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0813191920
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0813191928
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.63 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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J. Jamison
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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I just got this and started reading it today. I was born and raised in Kentucky, and still live right across the river from Louisville. I've been all over the state and know quite a bit about how beautiful it is, and how friendly the people are but there's a lot of info in this book that is new to me. For instance, there's lots about the distant past, before it was settled. That was interesting. The book is very readable, moves right along and is very informative. I'm halfway thru and plan on finishing it tomorrow. It's great.
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J. D. Lamb
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2021
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Love this book. Full of great info.
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michelle
5.0 out of 5 stars The words
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2021
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Betty
5.0 out of 5 stars Who said history is boring?
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2016
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A great, informative and interesting history of Kentucky. Perfect for someone new to the state or who wants to discover why Kentucky was pivotal to the history of America.
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Mr. Carver
3.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars for a fifth grader, 2 stars for an adult
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018
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Whether you'll like or dislike this book depends entirely on what you're looking to get out of it. Let me just it straight out there. It really reads like it's designed for fifth graders. I am in my fifties, recently relocated to Kentucky, and was looking for a fairly brief summary of Kentucky history - you know, I really didn't want a long, academic tome, but a decent survey of the state's history to give me some basic knowledge. This wasn't it. Like the title says, it's concise. But it's also very cursory, barely scratching the surface of any topic it covers. After reading it, I don't feel like I really learned anything that I didn't know. It doesn't really even go into enough depth on the important topics that a fifth grader should be able to understand. For a fifth grader, I would use it as an introductory book - here, kid. Read this. Find some topics that interest you. Then find another book that goes into more depth on those topics.
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sriki
4.0 out of 5 stars Concise, Easy to Read, Great for Kids
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2009
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If I were a social studies teacher in Kentucky at the middle grade level, I would make sure every student in my class had access to this book. It provides a great overview of the state's history and is filled with fascinating stories of real people.

If you have a class with a wide range of reading abilities at the middle or high school level, as most teachers do, this book could be used with the students who have greater difficulty reading texts, while other students read the regular class text. Though it is easy to read, and concise, it is comprehensive. It could also be used to provide a general background about Kentucky before students study some aspect of the state's history in more depth.

I gave it only four stars because it is so easy to read - it's not for the person who enjoys depth and complexity - as can be predicted from the title. But I did enjoy learning a great deal very quickly.
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Barbara M. Nash
5.0 out of 5 stars Good history
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
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Liked the book
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caroline meyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2015
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So far the book has been great. Teaching me much more than my history classes in school.
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