Pennsylvania: A History of the Commonwealth

Edited by Randall M. Miller and William A. Pencak. The Keystone State has remained at the heart of American history. Created partly as a safe haven for people from all walks of life, Pennsylvania is today the home of diverse cultures, religions, ethnic groups, social classes, and occupations. Many ideas, institutions, and interests that were first formed or tested in Pennsylvania spread across America and beyond, and continue to inform American culture, society, and politics. This book tells that story and more. It re-centers Pennsylvania in the American historical narrative. Paperback. Penn State University Press, 2002. 712 pages.