The idea of America: reflections on the birth of the United States
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New York : Penguin Press, 2011.
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Book
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385 pages ; 25 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781594202902 : HRD, 1594202907 : HRD, 9781594202902 (HRD), 1594202907 (HRD)
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [339]-371) and index.
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Evaluates the American Revolution as the nation's most definitive event, presenting essays that explore the ideological origins of the war, the founders' attempt to create an American democracy, and the gap between the views of the founders and present-day citizens.
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Wood, G. S. (2011). The idea of America: reflections on the birth of the United States. New York, Penguin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Wood, Gordon S. 2011. The Idea of America: Reflections On the Birth of the United States. New York, Penguin Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Wood, Gordon S, The Idea of America: Reflections On the Birth of the United States. New York, Penguin Press, 2011.
MLA Citation (style guide)Wood, Gordon S. The Idea of America: Reflections On the Birth of the United States. New York, Penguin Press, 2011.
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