The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787

by Gordon S. Wood Narrated by Joel Richards

Overview

This classic work explains the evolution of American political thought from the Declaration of Independence to the ratification of the Constitution. In so doing, it greatly illuminates the origins of the present American political system.

Editorial Reviews

Booknews

**** Reprint of the 1969 edition (which is cited in BCL3) with a new (9p.) preface. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

The New York Times

One of the half dozen most important books ever written about the American Revolution. -- The New York Times Book Review

New England Quarterly

[A] brilliant and sweeping interpretation of political culture in the Revolutionary generation. -- New England Quarterly

From the Publisher

One of the half dozen most important books ever written about the American Revolution."—New York Times Book Review



During the nearly two decades since its publication, this book has set the pace, furnished benchmarks, and afforded targets for many subsequent studies. If ever a work of history merited the appellation 'modern classic,' this is surely one."—William and Mary Quarterly



A brilliant and sweeping interpretation of political culture in the Revolutionary generation."—New England Quarterly

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171158026
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	05/01/2018
Edition description:	Unabridged

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