The Heartland: An American History

This book explores the history of the rural and small-town heartland of America, uncovering hidden connections with the world. After teaching at Harvard, studying at Yale, and living in the D.C. metro area, Kristin L. Hoganson expected to find isolation in Champaign, Illinois. However, she discovered a gap between the region’s reputation and reality. Determined to uncover history and myth, she delved into the making of the modern heartland and found an unheralded crossroads of people, commerce, and ideas.

This provocative and original work of historical scholarship addresses pressing issues like identity, community, immigration, trade, security, and global power. It also explores the significance of food production in the area.

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