Bibliograph

American character, a history of the epic struggle between individual liberty and the common good, Colin Woodard

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American character, a history of the epic struggle between individual liberty and the common good, Colin Woodard

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-293) and index

Illustrations

maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

American character

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

933726957

Responsibility statement

Colin Woodard

Sub title

a history of the epic struggle between individual liberty and the common good

Summary

"Explores the ongoing debates throughout history between the fight for individual rights and the community as a whole, from discussions that took place at the Constitutional Convention, through the Civil War, all the way up to the modern Tea Party, "--NoveList

Table Of Contents

Maintaining Freedom -- Two Paths to Tyranny -- The Rival Americas -- The Elite and the Masses (1607-1876) -- The Rise and Fall of Laissez-Faire (1877-1930) -- The Rise and Fall of National Liberalism (1933-1967) -- Dixie Takes Over (1968-2008) -- Rise of the Radicals (2008- ) -- A Lasting Union

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