First published 2014
D'Souza confronts the fundamental question dividing modern America: does the nation represent hope or shame for the world? He examines Progressive claims that America was built on theft, oppression, and murder, arguments now dominant in schools, Hollywood, and government policy under the Obama administration. The author systematically addresses each major accusation against the country's founding and history. D'Souza argues that if these Progressive interpretations prevail, they will justify diminishing American power and expanding federal control to reform what they see as a fundamentally unjust system. Through sharp reasoning and passionate argument, he mounts a comprehensive defense of traditional American values and achievements. The book presents an alternative vision that positions America as a continuing force for good rather than a source of global inequality and injustice.
Genres: biography, history, american, political-science, non-fiction, american-history
Vibes: passionate, thought-provoking
Tropes: defense-of-tradition, ideological-conflict
Setting: America
Period: 21st-century
304 pages · Hardcover · Regnery Publishing