Hidden History
Hidden History by Daniel Joseph Boorstin is a thought-provoking collection published by Vintage Books in 1989, comprising 332 pages in English. In this edition, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author delves into the often-overlooked aspects of the American experience, presenting a series of twenty-four essays that challenge conventional historical narratives. The essays are organized into five sections, each addressing different facets of American life and history.
Readers will find a rich exploration of significant themes, including the dynamics of democracy and the impact of technology on society. Boorstin offers intimate portraits of notable figures such as Paul Revere and Abigail Adams, while also engaging with broader historical phenomena. This collection invites reflection on the rhythms and institutions that shape everyday American life, making it a relevant resource for those interested in the intersection of fiction and history in the United States.
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In this provocative new collection, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel J. Boorstin explores the essential “hidden history” of the American experience that is overlooked by most historians. In twenty-four essays — divided into five sections, “The Quest for History,” “A By-Product Nation,” “The Rhetoric of Democracy,” “Unsung Experiments,” and “The Momentum of Technology” — Daniel J. Boorstin examines significant rhythms, patterns, and institutions of everyday American life: from his intimate portraits of such legendary figures as Paul Revere, Abigail Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, to more expansive discussions of historical phenomena, such as the Therapy of Distance and the Law of Survival of the Unread.
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