Radicalism of the American Revolution
Gordon S. Wood argues that the American Revolution was not merely a political separation from Britain, but a profound social upheaval that dismantled a hierarchical, almost aristocratic society. He reveals how the pursuit of liberty and equality fundamentally reshaped colonial life, creating a more democratic and commercial world, often in ways the revolutionaries themselves did not anticipate. This sweeping analysis is essential for understanding the true, radical nature of the birth of the United States.
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