Gordan Wood. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Wood challenges the popular view that the war for American independence was fought for practical and economic reasons, like unfair taxation. In this exceptional collection of essays, he argues brilliantly to the contrary, that the Revolution was indeed fought over principles, such as liberty, republicanism, and equality. This is a remarkable study of the key chapter of American history and its ongoing influence on American character.--Publisher's Weekly (Check Catalog)
Friday, June 24, 2011
The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States
Gordan Wood. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Wood challenges the popular view that the war for American independence was fought for practical and economic reasons, like unfair taxation. In this exceptional collection of essays, he argues brilliantly to the contrary, that the Revolution was indeed fought over principles, such as liberty, republicanism, and equality. This is a remarkable study of the key chapter of American history and its ongoing influence on American character.--Publisher's Weekly (Check Catalog)
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