American Character
A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good
What's it about
Ever wonder why America feels so divided? Uncover the hidden historical battle that shapes every political debate you have today—the epic tug-of-war between your right to do as you please and our shared responsibility to each other. This isn't just history; it's the key to understanding our present. Dive into Colin Woodard’s groundbreaking analysis of this fundamental American conflict. You'll learn how this struggle between individual liberty and the common good has defined the nation from its founding. Discover the recurring patterns that explain our current polarization and find out which side is positioned to win the fight for America's soul.
Meet the author
Colin Woodard is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and award-winning historian whose work has profoundly shaped our understanding of North America's competing regional cultures. A longtime foreign correspondent and state and national affairs writer, his extensive reporting on history and contemporary politics led him to explore the centuries-old tension at the heart of the American experiment: the profound battle between individual liberty and the common good that defines our national character.
What's it about
Ever wonder why America feels so divided? Uncover the hidden historical battle that shapes every political debate you have today—the epic tug-of-war between your right to do as you please and our shared responsibility to each other. This isn't just history; it's the key to understanding our present. Dive into Colin Woodard’s groundbreaking analysis of this fundamental American conflict. You'll learn how this struggle between individual liberty and the common good has defined the nation from its founding. Discover the recurring patterns that explain our current polarization and find out which side is positioned to win the fight for America's soul.
Meet the author
Colin Woodard is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and award-winning historian whose work has profoundly shaped our understanding of North America's competing regional cultures. A longtime foreign correspondent and state and national affairs writer, his extensive reporting on history and contemporary politics led him to explore the centuries-old tension at the heart of the American experiment: the profound battle between individual liberty and the common good that defines our national character.
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