The American Political Tradition and the Men Who Made It by Richard Hofstadter, Christopher Lasch (With)
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(Paperback - Reissue)
- Pub. Date: April 1989
- 560pp
- Sales Rank: 15,663
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: April 1989
- Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Format: Paperback, 560pp
- Sales Rank: 15,663
- Series: Vintage Series
- ISBN-13: 9780679723158
- ISBN: 0679723153
- Edition Description: Reissue
Synopsis
A revised edition of the clasic study of American politics from the Founding Fathers to FDR.
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A revised edition of the classic study of American politics from the Founding Fathers to FDR.
David Greenberg
...[N]ow celebrating its 50th year in pring. . .Like a robust octogenarian, the vigorous old book invites us to inquire of it the secrets of its longevity. . . .the book's continued popularity may be owing as much to its philosophy as to its literary charms or the singular historiographical niche it occupies. -- The Atlantic Monthly
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A so-so read.by Anonymous
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November 18, 2008: My Advanced Placement United States History class has to read this book as part of the curriculum. While it is a good discussion piece there, I can?t imagine talking about it anywhere other than in a classroom. Frankly, I found it to be quite boring. While APT did have its moments here and there, I (and a dozen other people in my class) was literally falling asleep on the pages. Moreover, Hofstadter seems particularly biased on everything he writes about. Although every book has at least some bias, even if only the smallest amount, I think Hofstadter went a little too personal with APT.
Excellent articles, brilliant analysisby Anonymous
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May 16, 2003: Extremely well-written, APT is both engaging and informative. Profiles of the key personalities are linked to events as Hofstadter provides both anecdotal and general histories of the country's pivotal eras. Verily the best general US history book for scholars and history buffs alike, as well as a classic in its own right. A good review for the AP exam, as well.
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