The Radicalism of the American Revolution | Gordon S. Wood

The Radicalism of the American Revolution | Gordon S. Wood | An outstanding work!

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	The Radicalism of the American Revolution Gordon S. Wood Vintage, 1993 - 464 pages average customer review:based on 49 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

In a grand and immemsely readable synthesis of historical, political, cultural, and economic analysis, a prize-winning historian depicts much more than a break with England. He gives readers a revolution that transformed an almost feudal society into a democratic one, whose emerging realities sometimes baffled and disappointed its founding fathers.

A seminal work

It seems the trend among historians is to diminsh the importance of the American Revolution by describing it as a tax revolt unleased, or worse yet, as not a true revolution at all. Gordon S. Wood's book describes in eloquent depth the true radicalism of the American Revolution. He describes the complete political, social, and philosophical restructuring of a society, in a clear, readable, and straighforward style. I am a history teacher and this enlightened book has become part of my curriculum. I believe that this book is invaluable in understanding why we are where we are, as a nation today.

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An outstanding work!

Wodd, as evidenced here never fails to explain subtle ideas and actions in a way that is coherent and understandable. This is a book of great insight but one gets the feeling that Wood is writing it for you, not to impress his peers. No small thing! I always get the feeling when I read any of his work that if I could have only one book on the subject this would be the one. This work is no exception!

perfect book

the book was in great shape. however, i hated reading it =) it's extremely long and drawn out. the guy uses way too many pages to convey ONE thought. it's quite excessive.

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The Best Book on the American Revolution - Ever

Not a book about battles & generals. This is a book about the Revolution of Ideas that sparked the war. Every student of history should have this on his/her bookshelf.

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