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The sum of our dreams : a concise history of America
- Title
- The sum of our dreams : a concise history of America / Louis P. Masur.
- Author
- Masur, Louis P.
- Publication
- New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020]
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Details
- Description
- xvii, 366 pages : illustrations, maps; 25 cm
- 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"--
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- History.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- 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."
- Call Number
- JFE 21-2304
- ISBN
- 9780190692575
- 019069257X
- LCCN
- 2019038799
- OCLC
- 1137198180
- Author
- Masur, Louis P., author.
- Title
- The sum of our dreams : a concise history of America / Louis P. Masur.
- Publisher
- New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020]
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Note
- AUTH: RUTGERS UNIV.
- Other Form:
- Online version: Masur, Louis P. Sum of our dreams. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020] 9780190692599 (DLC) 2019038800
- Research Call Number
- JFE 21-2304