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The Rise Of American Democracy: Jefferson To Lincoln
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Winner Of The Bancroft Award: Monumentala Tour De Forceawesome In Its Coverage Of Political Events.Gordon Wood, New York Times Book Review Acclaimed As The Definitive Study Of The Period By One Of The Greatest American Historians, The Rise Of American Democracy Traces A Historical Arc From The Earliest Days Of The Republic To The Opening Shots Of The Civil War. Ferocious Clashes Among The Founders Over The Role Of Ordinary Citizens In A Government Of We, The People Were Eventually Resolved In The Triumph Of Andrew Jackson. Thereafter, Sean Wilentz Shows, A Fateful Division Arose Between Two Starkly Opposed Democraciesa Division Contained Until The Election Of Abraham Lincoln Sparked Its Bloody Resolution. Winner Of The Bancroft Award, Shortlisted For The Pulitzer Prize, Finalist For The Los Angeles Times Book Prize, A New York Times 100 Notable Books Of 2005 And Best Book Of New York Magazine And The Economist.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Rise of American Democracy: Jefferson to Lincoln'? A: The book examines the evolution of American democracy from the republic's early days through the Civil War, highlighting key political events and figures, particularly the conflicts among the Founders over the role of citizens.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Sean Wilentz, a noted historian recognized for his contributions to American history.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: It has won the Bancroft Award, been shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize, and recognized as a notable book by the New York Times in 2005.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 19, 2008.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book consists of 256 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is acclaimed as a definitive study of the period and is often used in college courses on American history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book upon purchase? A: The book is available in new condition.
- Q: What historical time period does this book cover? A: The book covers the Colonial Period leading up to the Civil War.
- Q: What makes this book a significant read? A: It is considered a tour de force in its comprehensive coverage of political events and the development of American democracy.