Concentrating on the crucial and the seemingly insignificant, historians offer an alternative history and take a provocative look at the way our world could easily have been. For example, what if William hadn't conquered?
Exploring the tension between Classical Liberal individualism and Leftist collectivism, the author critiques modern moral and political theories for neglecting human nature. By revisiting pre-modern traditions, both pagan and Christian, he argues against ideological extremism without presenting a specific political agenda. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical evolution of social institutions and the consequences of hasty reforms. This work builds on previous writings to encourage individuals to reclaim agency in their lives, promoting a balanced perspective on morality and community.
A biography of the surveyor, militia major, and aide to the British General Braddock who became leader of the American forces during the Revolution and first President of the new nation.
Liberty! The American Revolution brings to life one of the most important and compelling stories in our country's history: the struggle for independence and the birth of the American nation. Historian and novelist Thomas Fleming's gripping narrative captures the high drama of the revolutionary years and the unyielding courage and political genius of the men and women who imagined a new set of political possibilities for mankind - laying the foundation for the identity and character of the American people in the process. The companion volume to the PBS television series of the same name, Liberty! is illustrated with more than 200 full color paintings and photographs, illuminating the revolutionary period as never before. Most important, Liberty! traces the evolution of the ideals that inspired a generation of Americans to struggle against Britain - then the most powerful nation in the world - to establish the free society and democratic system that is so inherently and uniquely American. A remarkable work that surges with human drama, it is a book that every American family will read and treasure for decades to come.