The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787

By Gordon S. Wood | Publisher: Omohundro Institute and UNC Press

About the book

“One of the half dozen most important books ever written about the American Revolution.” — New York Times Book Review

“During the nearly two decades since its publication, this book has set the pace, furnished benchmarks, and afforded targets for many subsequent studies. If ever a work of history merited the appellation 'modern classic,' this is surely one.” — William and Mary Quarterly

“[A] brilliant and sweeping interpretation of political culture in the Revolutionary generation.” — New England Quarterly

“This is an admirable, thoughtful, and penetrating study of one of the most important chapters in American history.” — Wesley Frank Craven

Editions of The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807824221
Paperback
ISBN 9780807847237
EBook
ISBN 9798890870872
EBook
ISBN 9781469603469
EBook
ISBN 9780807899816
PDF
ISBN 9798890870865

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“One of the half dozen most important books ever written about the American Revolution.” — New York Times Book Review

“During the nearly two decades since its publication, this book has set the pace, furnished benchmarks, and afforded targets for many subsequent studies. If ever a work of history merited the appellation 'modern classic,' this is surely one.” — William and Mary Quarterly

“[A] brilliant and sweeping interpretation of political culture in the Revolutionary generation.” — New England Quarterly

“This is an admirable, thoughtful, and penetrating study of one of the most important chapters in American history.” — Wesley Frank Craven

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What is The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787 about?

“One of the half dozen most important books ever written about the American Revolution.” — New York Times Book Review

“During the nearly two decades since its publication, this book has set the pace, furnished benchmarks, and afforded targets for many subsequent studies. If ever a work of history merited the appellation 'modern classic,' this is surely one.” — William and Mary Quarterly

“[A] brilliant and sweeping interpretation of political culture in the Revolutionary generation.” — New England Quarterly

“This is an admirable, thoughtful, and penetrating study of one of the most important chapters in American history.” — Wesley Frank Craven

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787?

History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas

Where can I read a sample of The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807824221

How long is The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787 and how many pages does it have?

The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787 has 680 page(s)

Is The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787?

Gordon S. Wood

Who is the Publisher of the book The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787?

Omohundro Institute and UNC Press

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The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787 is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807824221) and paperback(ISBN 9780807847237) and ebook(ISBN 9798890870872) and ebook(ISBN 9781469603469) and ebook(ISBN 9780807899816) and pdf(ISBN 9798890870865)

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