First published in 1937, Thomas D. Clark’s A History of Kentucky remains a standard college text. It traces the state’s story from its earliest days to its place in the wider national picture.
Clark taught Kentucky history at the University of Kentucky for decades, and generations of students credit this book with shaping their understanding of the commonwealth. It’s a dense but rewarding read for anyone serious about the state’s political and social history.
Published 1992
531 pages
$24.95