The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States by Wood, Gordon S.
The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States by Wood, Gordon S.

The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States

"Exceptional... a remarkable study of the key chapter of American history and its ongoing influence on American...
$40.96 USD
$95.99 USD
$40.96 USD
Please hurry! Only 181 left in stock
Author: Gordon S. Wood
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Subtotal: $40.96
The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States by Wood, Gordon S.

The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States

$95.99 $40.96
The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States by Wood, Gordon S.

The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States

$95.99 $40.96
Author: Gordon S. Wood
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
"Exceptional... a remarkable study of the key chapter of American history and its ongoing influence on American character."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian of the Founding Era reflects on the birth of American nationhood and explains why the American Revolution remains so essential to our identity and culture.

For Gordon S. Wood, the American Revolution is the most important event in our history, bar none. Since American identity is so fluid and complex, we have had to continually return to our nation's founding to understand who we are.

In a series of illuminating essays, he explores the ideological origins of the Revolution--from Ancient Rome to the European Enlightenment--and the founders' attempts to forge a new democracy. He reflects on the origins of American exceptionalism, the radicalism and failed hopes of the founding generation, and the "terrifying gap" between us and the men who created the democratic state we now take for granted.

Gracefully written and filled with insight, The Idea of America is a profoundly revealing look at the event that forged the United States and its enduring power to define us.

Author: Gordon S. Wood
Publisher: Penguin Books
Published: 06/26/2012
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780143121244
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
New York Times Book Review 08/05/2012 pg. 28

About the Author
Gordon S. Wood is the Alva O. Way University Professor and professor of history at Brown University. His books have received the Pulitzer, Bancroft and John H. Dunning prizes, as well as a National Book Award nomination and the New York Historical Society Prize in American History. They include Empire of Liberty: A History of the Early Republic, Revolutionary Characters, The Purpose of the Past, The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin, and The Idea of America.
Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Review