Seven Events That Made America America: And Proved That the Founding Fathers Were Right All Along [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]

Schweikart, Larry

Published by Sentinel / Penguin Group, New York, 2010

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Fine unread condition baby blue boards with red spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color illustrated dust jacket. Includes List of Other Books by Larry Schweikart; Author Dedication; Introduction; Conclusion; Acknowledgments; Notes and Index. "The bestselling co-author of A Patriot's History of the United States examines some of the pivotal -- yet mostly ignored -- moments that shaped our history. Every schoolchild is taught the great turning points in American history, such as Gettysburg, Pearl Harbor, the Kennedy assassination, and 9/11. But other, equally significant, events have altered our destiny without being understood -- or even widely noticed. Acclaimed conservative historian Larry Schweikart now takes an in-depth look at seven such episodes and reveals the profound ways they have shaped America. He also asks readers to reconsider them not just in terms of what happened, but also in light of the Founding Fathers' vision for our nation. What would Washington, Jefferson, or Madison have said about these events? In the same reader-friendly style of his previous best-seller. Professor Schweikart doesn't merely recount our history -- he forces us to rethink what makes our country great. He shows how individual liberty, private enterprise, and small government helped build a free and prosperous nation. Conversely, whenever these values are threatened by big government, oppresive taxes, and special interests, we lose sight of the principles that make us strong. You'll be surprised to learn how these events spurred sweeping changes that still affect us today. For instance: Martin Van Buren's consolidation of the first national political party and expansion of the government made it possible for Barack Obama to get elected almost two centuries later; Dwight Eisenhower's heart attack led to a war on red meat, during which the government took control over Americans' diets; The rock 'n' roll craze (often mistakenly claimed as a liberal phenomenon) helped bring about the decline of communism and the fall of the Soviet Union. In this time of national uncertainty, it has never been more important for Americans to understand what has shaped our national destiny. This provocative book will enlighten anyone looking for clarity about our past and inspiration for our future." -- from the inner front and rear jacket flaps. Seller Inventory # 006882

Bibliographic Details

Title: Seven Events That Made America America: And ...

Publisher: Sentinel / Penguin Group, New York

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition