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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn elegant synthesis done by the leading scholar in the field, which nicely integrates the work on the American Revolution over the last three decades but never loses contact with the older, classic questions that we have been arguing about for over two hundred years.Joseph J. Ellis, author of Founding BrothersA magnificent account of the revolution in arms and consciousness that gave birth to the American republic.When Abraham Lincoln sought to define the significance of the United States, he naturally looked back to the American Revolution. He knew that the Revolution not only had legally created the United States, but also had produced all of the great hopes and values of the American people. Our noblest ideals and aspirationsour commitments to freedom, constitutionalism, the wellbeing of ordinary people, and equalitycame out of the Revolutionary era. Lincoln saw as well that the Revolution had convinced Americans that they were a special people with a special destiny to lead the world toward liberty. The Revolution, in short, gave birth to whatever sense of nationhood and national purpose Americans have had.No doubt the story is a dramatic one: Thirteen insignificant colonies three thousand miles from the centers of Western civilization fought off British rule to become, in fewer than three decades, a huge, sprawling, rambunctious republic of nearly four million citizens. But the history of the American Revolution, like the history of the nation as a whole, ought not to be viewed simply as a story of right and wrong from which moral lessons are to be drawn. It is a complicated and at times ironic story that needs to be explained and understood, not blindly celebrated or condemned. How did this great revolution come about? What was its character? What were its consequences? These are the questions this short history seeks to answer. That it succeeds in such a profound and enthralling way is a tribute to Gordon Woods mastery of his subject, and of the historians craft.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The American Revolution: A History' by Gordon S. Wood? A: The book explores the significance of the American Revolution in shaping the ideals and values of the United States, including themes of freedom, constitutionalism, and national identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is his background? A: The author, Gordon S. Wood, is a prominent historian and scholar known for his expertise on the American Revolution and early American history.
- Q: How many pages does 'The American Revolution: A History' have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The American Revolution: A History' published? A: The book was published on August 19, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for academic use as it provides a comprehensive synthesis of the American Revolution and is written by a leading scholar in the field.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this book include any illustrations or maps? A: The book does not specifically mention any illustrations or maps, focusing primarily on the text and analysis of the American Revolution.
- Q: What readers might benefit from this book? A: Students, historians, and anyone interested in American history or the Revolutionary era would benefit from reading this book.
- Q: Are there any reviews of the book from notable figures? A: Yes, Joseph J. Ellis, a well-known author on American history, praised the book for its elegant synthesis and thorough understanding of the Revolution.