America At 250: Ideals and Their Contradictions
A reading path through the Declaration's promises, the Revolution's realities, and the long argument over what American democracy was meant to be.
Optimized for books about Books to understand the meaning of American independence at its 250th anniversary, from founding ideals to contested history..
The Greatest Sentence Ever WrittenWalter IsaacsonWalter Isaacson's close reading of the Declaration's key sentence explains the origins and contemporary resonance of...Shelf signal: Revolutionary America (1775-1800)
The American RevolutionGordon S. WoodGordon S. Wood provides an elegant synthesis of revolutionary politics and ideas that clarifies what the Revolution...Shelf signal: Revolutionary America (1775-1800)
American CreationJoseph J. EllisJoseph J. Ellis examines the early republic and the dilemmas faced by the founders, illuminating tensions between...Shelf signal: Revolutionary America (1775-1800)
American RevolutionsAlan TaylorAlan Taylor offers a continental, transatlantic perspective on the Revolution that broadens understanding beyond...Shelf signal: Revolutionary America (1775-1800)
The Soul of AmericaJon MeachamJon Meacham's book traces moments when hope overcame division and helps readers situate current polarization within...Shelf signal: 20th-Century America