Ohio

PRAISE FOR THE NEW EDITION

"The story of this foundational state is expertly told in these pages by Kevin Kern and Gregory Wilson, who have been digging into and explaining the Buckeye State's history for decades from their vantage point in northeastern Ohio. All Buckeyes and all Americans who care about the development of the Midwest and its great influence on American life should read this book."
—Jon K. Lauck, Editor-in-Chief, Middle West Review

PRAISE FOR PRIOR EDITION

"Providing a much-needed and up-to-date history of the Buckeye State, this book will quickly become the standard text for college-level Ohio history courses. It is readable, comprehensive, and well researched."
—L. Diane Barnes, Youngstown State University

"The best book on Ohio's history in more than a generation. Kern and Wilson have written a comprehensive, readable, invaluable history of the Buckeye State. A terrific read and a reliable reference."
—R. Douglas Hurt, Purdue University

Now in its second edition, Ohio: A History of the Buckeye State surveys the long and rich history of Ohio from its earliest geological periods to the present day. Designed for undergraduate students and general readers alike, this accessible volume describes the pivotal events in Ohio’s history while discussing the major social, economic, and political trends that have shaped it over time. Concise chapters cover Ohio’s geological history, the First Ohioans, European contact and conflict in the Ohio Country, the formation of the Northwest Territory, early statehood and national politics, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Ohio as a late 19th early 20th century political and economic powerhouse, the two World Wars, the 1950s and 1960s, and more.

Incorporating the latest scholarship from history, archaeology, and political science, the second edition moves the story of Ohio into the second decade of the twenty-first century. Revised chapters contain new data and updated coverage of early Ohio society, major economic developments, early statehood, Ohio and national politics, and Ohio from the 1970s through the early 2020s. It is the most up-to-date, interdisciplinary history of the state currently available.

Featuring a wealth of high-quality maps, illustrations, and photographs, Ohio: A History of the Buckeye State, Second Edition remains an essential resource for undergraduate students, professionals working in historical societies and museums, and general readers looking for a highly readable study of Ohio history.