Bibliograph

The sum of our dreams, a concise history of America, Louis P. Masur

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The sum of our dreams, a concise history of America, Louis P. Masur

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographic references (pages 309-339) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The sum of our dreams

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1137198180

Responsibility statement

Louis P. Masur

Sub title

a concise history of America

Summary

"This volume delivers a concise, clear round-up of American history starting from America's colonial era to current days of political disagreements and social uncertainty. Covering central themes and events of American history, Masur evaluates the contested meanings of the American dream and questions its viability"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Prologue: "Land of hope and dreams" -- To plant and to conquer -- If men were angels -- Empire of liberty -- A higher law -- Government of the people -- Survival of the fittest -- Land of promise -- This new battle -- Blowin' in the wind -- Government is the problem -- The change that we seek -- Epilogue: "Let America be America again"

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