Oscar Handlin

Oscar Handlin was a prominent American historian and academic who specialized in immigration history. Born on September 29, 1915, in Brooklyn, New York, he was a professor at Harvard University for nearly 50 years. Handlin won the Pulitzer Prize for History for his book 'The Uprooted: The Epic Story of the Great Migrations That Made the American People' (1951), which examined the impact of immigration on American society and culture. He passed away on September 20, 2011. Handlin's work significantly shaped the understanding of the American immigrant experience and influenced the field of immigration history.

Books

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  1. 1. The Uprooted

    Cover of 'The Uprooted' by Oscar Handlin

    "The Uprooted" is a historical study focusing on the experiences of immigrants who came to the United States from the 17th to the 20th centuries. The book emphasizes the hardships and struggles they faced, including the disorientation and displacement resulting from leaving their homelands, the difficulties of adapting to a new country and culture, and the economic challenges of starting over in a new land. It provides a comprehensive look into the immigrant experience, highlighting the determination and resilience that defined their journey.