Edition: 4th pr.,

Condition remarks:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: Reading copy with markings
Condition remarks: Markings in grey lead.

This seminal work of American history, The Ideological Origins Of The American Revolution, meticulously reconstructs the intellectual landscape that fostered the birth of a nation. Bernard Bailyn uncovers the radical pamphlets, sermons, and political tracts that shaped the colonists' understanding of liberty and power, revealing the profound influence of Enlightenment thought and classical republicanism. The narrative presents a compelling argument for the revolutionary generation's deep-seated fear of corruption and their unwavering commitment to constitutional principles. It illustrates how these ideas coalesced into a powerful ideology, propelling a disparate group of colonies toward independence. This authoritative account details the complex interplay of political theory and practical grievances that ignited one of history's most significant upheavals.