THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Complete Edition In 2 Volumes) (eBook)

Battle for American Independence: From the Rejection of the Stamp Act Until the Final Victory

John Fiske (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
441 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654768323-0 (EAN)

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John Fiske's "The American Revolution (Complete Edition In 2 Volumes)" is a monumental work that meticulously chronicles the ideological and political upheavals leading to the American colonies'Äô quest for independence. Combining thorough historical research with engaging narrative techniques, Fiske delves into the revolutionary fervor, the philosophical underpinnings of freedom, and the key figures who shaped this pivotal moment in history. His literary style is marked by clarity and a vivid portrayal of events, placing the American Revolution within the broader context of Enlightenment thought and the global struggle for democracy. Fiske's work stands as a hallmark of American historical literature, merging scholarly rigor with accessibility for the general reader. A renowned American historian and philosopher, John Fiske was heavily influenced by the intellectual climate of the late 19th century, a time characterized by burgeoning nationalism and a quest for identity. Fiske's background, including his education at Harvard and engagement with contemporaneous debates on governance and morality, provided him with both the tools and the passion to explore the American spirit and its revolutionary roots. His commitment to exploring America'Äôs past reflects a desire to understand its future through an informed perspective on the foundations of its democracy. Fiske'Äôs "The American Revolution" is not merely a historical account; it is a compelling narrative that invites readers to reflect on the principles that undergird republicanism and liberty. Those interested in American history, political philosophy, or the evolution of democratic ideals will find this work indispensable. Engaging and informative, it invites both casual readers and scholars alike to appreciate the complexities and triumphs of a nation in the throes of revolution.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: 18th century revolution • American History • American history analysis • American Independence • American Politics • American Revolution book • Benjamin Franklin • Causal factors examination • Civil War • Colonial America • colonial political landscape • Founding Fathers • Founding Fathers perspectives • Gettysburg • Hamilton • historical nonfiction • Historical sociology study • Independence movement narrative • John Fiske author • Ken Follett • kennedy • Lincoln • Obama • Patriotism and rebellion • Revolutionary War • revolutionary war battles • Runaway • Social change dynamics • United States history • Washington