James Truslow Adams

There is a tradition of one-volume narrative histories of the United States in which the political, military, diplomatic, social, and economic strands are skillfully interwoven. Rather than add to these volumes, The Epic of America paints a sweeping picture of the diverse past that has created America's national story. In this important narrative, James Truslow Adams reviews how the ordinary American has matured over time in outlook, character, and opinion. Adams grew increasingly conscious of how different an American is now from the man or woman of any other advanced nation. He is equally interested in the whole of American history, how it began, and what it represented in the first half of the twentieth century. Adams traces the historical origins of the American concept of "bigger and better," attitudes toward business, the American Dream, and other characteristics generally considered "typically American." Ever since America became an independent nation, each generation has seen an uprising of its citizens to save the American Dream from forces seeking to overwhelm and dispel it. Possibly the greatest of these struggles is still ahead—not a struggle of revolutionists against established order, but of the ordinary person who seeks to hold fast to the rights of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." This classic book is valuable for a new age and as important for this new century as it was when originally written.

Hamiltonian Principles: Extracts From The Writings Of Alexander Hamilton is a book that compiles the most important writings of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States. The book is a collection of Hamilton's thoughts and ideas on various topics, including politics, economics, and government. The book is divided into chapters that cover different themes such as the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the role of government in society. Each chapter includes extracts from Hamilton's writings, which are accompanied by explanatory notes to provide context and clarity to the reader. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the ideas that shaped the country's founding. It provides an insight into the mind of one of the most influential figures in American history and his views on democracy, liberty, and the rule of law. Overall, Hamiltonian Principles: Extracts From The Writings Of Alexander Hamilton is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and government. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone who wants to understand the ideas that shaped the United States. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.