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The Epic of America. Illustrated
About this book
The Epic of America (1931) by James Truslow Adams is a sweeping and accessible narrative of the American experience—from the colonial era to the early 20th century—that introduced and popularized the concept of the "American Dream."
In this landmark work, Adams explores the nation's evolution not just through political and military events, but through the lens of its ideals, hopes, and struggles. He examines how the United States grew from a group of disparate colonies into a vast and complex democracy, built on the promise of opportunity and individual freedom. Yet, he also reflects critically on the gaps between promise and reality, highlighting issues of inequality, economic hardship, and social unrest.
Far more than a simple history, The Epic of America is a meditation on what it means to be American. It remains a powerful, thought-provoking book that challenges readers to reflect on the nation's past—and its potential to live up to its highest ideals.
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- Preface
- Prologue
- I. The men of destiny
- II. A civilization established
- III. America secedes from the empire
- IV. The nation finds itself
- V. America secedes from the old world
- VI. The sun rises in the west
- VII. The north begins to hustle
- VIII. Manifest destiny lays a golden egg
- IX. Brothers’ blood
- X. The end of the frontier
- XI. The flag outruns the constitution
- XII. The age of the dinosaurs
- XIII. America revisits the old world
- Epilogue
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