The Story of American Freedom
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The Story of American Freedom

by Eric Foner

1994•Historical•422 pages

Taste attributes: historicalpoliticaldocumentaryslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryinjustice/tragedy/vengeancehuman spirit/resilience/survival

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Boxlist takeA grounded non-fiction book that is heavy, stirring and slow-burning. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

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About This Book

Over the course of our history, freedom has been a living truth for some Americans and a cruel mockery for others. In Eric Foner's stirring history, freedom's story is not the simple unfolding of a timeless truth, but an open-ended history of accomplishment and failure. Its impetus lies in the aspirations and sacrifice of millions of Americans, celebrated and anonymous, who have sought freedom's blessings.

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Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

HistoricalPoliticalDocumentarySocial commentaryInjustice/tragedy/vengeanceHuman spirit/resilience/survival

Subjects

Human rightsDemocracyCivil rightsSlaveryLibertyHistoryUnited states, historyCivil rights, united states

Details

Author
Eric Foner
Published
1994
Pages
422
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