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Gordon S. WoodThe Radicalism of the American Revolution
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1991A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Gordon S. Wood's The Radicalism of the American Revolution presents a compelling argument that the American Revolution was not just a colonial rebellion but a profound social transformation. Praised for its thorough research and engaging prose, it sometimes faces criticism for a perceived overemphasis on ideological changes at the expense of economic and class factors.
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A reader who enjoys in-depth historical analysis and interpretations of the American Revolution will find Gordon S. Wood's The Radicalism of the American Revolution captivating. Similar to Bernard Bailyn's The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution and Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, this book is ideal for those interested in the transformative impact of the Revolution.
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