The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution, awarded both the Pulitzer and the Bancroft prizes, has become a classic of American historical literature. Hailed at its first appearance as “the most brilliant study of the meaning of the Revolution to appear in a generation,” it was enlarged in a second edition to include the nationwide debate on the ratification of the Constitution, hence exploring not only the Founders’ initial hopes and aspirations but also their struggle to implement their ideas in constructing the national government.
Now, in a new preface, Bernard Bailyn reconsiders salient features of the book and isolates the Founders’ profound concern with power. In pamphlets, letters, newspapers, and sermons they returned again and again to the problem of the uses and misuses of power―the great benefits of power when gained and used by popular consent and the political and social devastation when acquired by those who seize it by force or other means and use it for their personal benefit.
This fiftieth anniversary edition will be welcomed by readers familiar with Bailyn’s book, and it will introduce a new generation to a work that remains required reading for anyone seeking to understand the nation’s historical roots.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 28064288-n
Book Description Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!. Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9780674975651
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Seller Inventory # BKZN9780674975651
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2416190099003
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. 50th Anniversary ed. Paperback--no flaws. Seller Inventory # JG231213076O3
Book Description paperback. Condition: New. . Seller Inventory # 52GZZZ00JI6F_ns
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 1.28. Seller Inventory # 0674975650-2-1
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 1.28. Seller Inventory # 353-0674975650-new
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 1.28. Seller Inventory # bk0674975650xvz189zvxnew
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution, awarded both the Pulitzer and the Bancroft prizes, has become a classic of American historical literature. Hailed at its first appearance as "the most brilliant study of the meaning of the Revolution to appear in a generation," it was enlarged in a second edition to include the nationwide debate on the ratification of the Constitution, hence exploring not only the Founders' initial hopes and aspirations but also their struggle to implement their ideas in constructing the national government.Now, in a new preface, Bernard Bailyn reconsiders salient features of the book and isolates the Founders' profound concern with power. In pamphlets, letters, newspapers, and sermons they returned again and again to the problem of the uses and misuses of power-the great benefits of power when gained and used by popular consent and the political and social devastation when acquired by those who seize it by force or other means and use it for their personal benefit.This fiftieth anniversary edition will be welcomed by readers familiar with Bailyn's book, and it will introduce a new generation to a work that remains required reading for anyone seeking to understand the nation's historical roots. The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution is a classic of American historical literaturerequired reading for understanding the Founders ideas and their struggles to implement them. In the preface to this 50th anniversary edition, Bernard Bailyn isolates the Founders profound concern with the uses and misuses of power. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780674975651