New York Times Bestseller
A New York Times Bestseller
Historian Heather Cox Richardson traces America’s political crisis from the Founders to today with remarkable clarity. This vital guide shows how we got here—and how we can secure a more just future. Essential reading for anyone who cares about democracy’s survival.
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A New York Times Bestseller
At a time when the very foundations of American democracy seem under threat, the lessons of the past offer a road map forward. In Democracy Awakening, acclaimed historian Heather Cox Richardson delves into the tumultuous journey of American democracy, tracing the roots of our current political crisis to the earliest days of the republic.
With remarkable clarity and the same accessible voice that brings millions to her newsletter, Letters from an American, Richardson wrangles a chaotic news feed into a story that pivots effortlessly from the Founders to the abolitionists to Nixon to the January 6 insurrection. She examines how modern conservatism has weaponized language and promoted false history to consolidate power, preying upon a disaffected population.
“Magisterial,” declares The Washington Post. The Guardian calls it “an excellent primer for anyone who needs the important facts of the last 150 years of American history—and how they got us to the sorry place we inhabit today.”
Democracy Awakening is more than a history book—it’s a vital call to action. Richardson reminds us that democracy requires constant vigilance and participation from all of us, showing how we, as a nation, can take the lessons of the past to secure a more just and equitable future. An essential read for anyone concerned about the state of America, this book belongs on every shelf.
Now includes a new afterword by the author.
Magisterial
An excellent primer for anyone who needs the important facts of the last 150 years of American history—and how they got us to the sorry place we inhabit today.
A brilliant analysis of the state of American democracy and a road map for how we can escape the current crisis.
Richardson's latest is a passionate, accessible history of the U.S. that doubles as a call to arms for protecting democracy.
Richardson's narrative is both a history lesson and a call to action, urging readers to engage actively in preserving democratic values.
A cogent analysis of the roots of America's current political dysfunction and a clarion call for civic engagement.
| Weight | 0.61 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.50 × 0.63 × 8.44 in |
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| Subject | Americas, History, Ideologies & Doctrines, Politics & Government, Politics & Social Sciences, Specific Topics, United States, Women In History, World |
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