American Future, The: A History
American Future, The: A History by Simon Schama is a reprint edition published by Ecco on June 15, 2010, featuring 432 pages in English. This book explores the concept of American national destiny through a historical lens, examining the evolution of ideas surrounding nationalism, foreign relations, and the American character. Schama presents a detailed analysis that reflects on significant themes such as war, race, faith, immigration, and the stewardship of land, all contextualized by the pivotal events surrounding the 2008 presidential election.
Readers will find a rich narrative that combines eloquence and wit, offering insights into the complexities of American identity. Schama’s approach invites reflection on the historical forces that have shaped the nation, making connections between past and present. The book serves as a thoughtful examination of how these themes resonate within the broader scope of United States history, providing a comprehensive understanding of the American experience.
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“With eloquence, wit, passion, and irony, The American Future traces the history of an idea: that of our national destiny….A book of beautiful writing, peppered with wisecracks, slashed with rapier thrusts.” —Philadelphia Inquirer
A De Tocqueville for the 21st century, Simon Schama, NBCC Award winning author of Rough Crossings offers an essential, historical, long view analysis of the American character in The American Future. Shama examines four themes—war, race and faith, immigration, and custodianship of the land—through the prism of the historic 2008 presidential election in a magnificent work that the Wall Street Journal calls a “celebration of American resiliency.” Niall Ferguson says, “I hope Obama will have this book on his bedside table.”
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