42 pages 1 hour read

Bernard Bailyn

The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1967

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Bernard Bailyn’s The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution is lauded for its profound analysis of the political principles driving the Revolution, blending intellectual rigor with accessibility. Critics commend its thorough research and enlightening interpretation but note its dense prose and occasional inaccessibility for general readers. Overall, it's a landmark study in early American history.

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Who Should Read The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution?

A reader who would enjoy The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution by Bernard Bailyn is likely an academic or history enthusiast with a keen interest in the intellectual underpinnings of the American Revolution. Comparable readers of Gordon S. Wood's The Radicalism of the American Revolution or John Locke's Two Treatises of Government would find this book compelling.

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18+years

Book Details

Topics
History: U.S.
Politics / Government
Period
Colonial America
American Revolution
Themes
Society: Colonialism