This landmark work of Iowa history provides a comprehensive survey of the key events, people, and institutions that have shaped the state's past. From the Native American tribes who first inhabited the region to the modern-day agricultural and industrial powerhouses that dominate the state today, Pelzer's book covers all the major themes and topics in Iowa history with clarity and insight. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Midwest.

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