From the accounts of 18th-century travelers to the interpretations of 21st-century historians, Jumonville lists more than 6,800 books, chapters, articles, theses, dissertations, and government documents that describe the rich history of America's 18th state. Here are references to sources on the Louisiana Purchase, the Battle of New Orleans, Carnival, and Cajuns. Less-explored topics such as the rebellion of 1768, the changing roles of women, and civic development are also covered. It is a sweeping guide to the publications that best illuminate the land, the people, and the multifaceted history of the Pelican State.Arranged according to discipline and time period, chapters cover such topics as the environment, the Civil War and Reconstruction, social and cultural history, the people of Louisiana, local, parish, and sectional histories, and New Orleans. It also lists major historical sites and repositories of primary materials. As the only comprehensive bibliography of the secondary sources about the state, ^ILouisiana History^R is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers.

Provides a comprehensive guide to the literature of Louisiana history.

Series ForewordPrefaceChronology of Louisiana HistoryThe EnvironmentPre-History Through Louisiana Purchase, 1803Territorial and Antebellum Louisiana, 1803-1861Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877Louisiana in Transition, 1877-1935Modern LouisianaThe People of LouisianaBiography and AutobiographyLaw, Government, and PoliticsWar, Conflicts, and ViolenceEconomic HistoryScience, Medicine, and Public HealthSocial HistoryCultural HistoryLocal, Parish, and Sectional HistoriesNew OrleansGeneral WorksHistoric Resources in LouisianaAuthor IndexSubject Index