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The sequel to the bestselling An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution, this volume focuses on the nation's early political history from the adoption of the Constitution through the end of the Jefferson administration. This period saw the rise and triumph of Jefferson's agrarian, slave-holding South over the mercantile-oriented urbanism of Hamilton's North, setting the stage for the ongoing clash between rural and urban America, a topic still highly relevant in the twenty-first century. Beard defines the early period of American governance in terms of the conflict between agrarianism and fluid capital that dominated the campaign for the ratification of the Constitution. He traces this dispute across three decades into its manifestations as Federalism versus Republicanism and later into Federalism and Jeffersonian Democracy. Broad in scope, Beard's view places the struggles within the context of social and cultural developments, and his interpretation provides an excellent resource for students of the historical background of American politics.

This work states that both Democratic and Republican leaders, but Roosevelt above all, worked quietly in 1940 and 1941 to insinuate the USA into World War II. It concludes that FDR's image as a peace-loving leader was a smokescreen, behind which he planned for war against Germany and Japan. číst celé

Exploring the intentions of the Founding Fathers, this book presents a provocative analysis that challenges traditional interpretations of historical texts and events. It delves into the philosophical and political motivations behind the creation of foundational documents, offering insights that may reshape contemporary understanding of American democracy. The author engages with various historical perspectives, encouraging readers to reconsider the principles that underpin the nation's governance and identity.

In this famous study, the author turned the hagiography of many earlier American historians on its head. Unlike those writers, who had stressed idealistic impulses as factors determining the structure of the American government, Beard questioned the Founding Fathers' motivations in drafting the Constitution and viewed the results as a product of economic self-interest.Brimming with human interest, insights, and information every student of American history will prize, this volume — one of the most controversial books of its time — continues to prompt new perceptions of the supreme law of the land."A staple for history and economics collections." — Library Journal."Replete with human interest and compact with information of importance to every student of American history or of political science." — Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science.

Beard and Bagley's classic study of European history was first published in 1924, and remains an influential work in the field. Drawing on a range of sources, including literature, art, and political theory, the authors provide a detailed analysis of the cultural and intellectual background that shaped the development of Western civilization.