What is Americanism? The contributors to this volume recognize Americanism in all its complexity?as an ideology, an articulation of the nation's rightful place in the world, a set of traditions, a pol
With 150 accessible articles written by more than 130 leading experts, this essential reference provides authoritative introductions to some of the most important and talked-about topics in American h
An essential resource for anyone interested in U.S. history and politics, this two-volume encyclopedia covers the major forces that have shaped American politics from the founding to today. Broad in s
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