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Description: The Radicalism of the American Revolution by Gordon Wood 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In a grand and immemsely readable synthesis of historical, political, cultural, and economic analysis, a prize-winning historian describes the events that made the American Revolution. Gordon S. Wood depicts a revolution that was about much more than a break from England, rather it transformed an almost feudal society into a democratic one, whose emerging realities sometimes baffled and disappointed its founding fathers. Author Biography Gordon S. Wood is the Alva O. Way University Professor and professor of history at Brown University. His 1969 book, "The Creation of the American Republic 1776-1787," received the Bancroft and John H. Dunning prizes and was nominated for the National Book Award. His 1992 book, "The Radicalism of the American Revolution," won the Pulitzer Prize and the Emerson Prize. Wood contributes regularly to "The New Republic" and "The New York Review of Books," Table of Contents I. Monarchy 1. Hierarchy 2. Patricians and Plebeians 3. Patriarchal Dependence 4. Patronage 5. Political Authority II. Republicanism 6. The Republicanization of Monarchy 7. A Truncated Society 8. Loosening the Bands of Society 9. Enlightened Paternalism 10. Revolution 11. Enlightenment 12. Benevolence III. Democracy 13. Equality 14. Interests 15. The Assault on Aristocracy 16. Democratic Officeholding 17. A World Within Themselves 18. The Celebration of Commerce 19. Middle-Class Order Review "The most important study of the American Revolution to appear in over twenty years ... a landmark book." --The New York Times Book Review "A breathtaking social, political, and ideological analysis. This book will set the agenda for discussion for some time to come." --Richard L. Bushman Prizes Winner of Pulitzer Prize (History) 1993 Review Quote "The most important study of the American Revolution to appear in over twenty years...a landmark book." --The New York Times Book Review "A breathtaking social, political, and ideological analysis. This book will set the agenda for discussion for some time to come." --Richard L. Bushman Details ISBN0679736883 Author Gordon Wood Short Title RADICALISM OF THE AMER REVOLUT Pages 464 Language English ISBN-10 0679736883 ISBN-13 9780679736882 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 973.31 Year 1993 Publication Date 1993-03-31 Edition 2nd Imprint Random House USA Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1914 Series Vintage Publisher Vintage DOI 10.1604/9780679736882 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1993-03-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43665716;

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