First published 2007
Thomas Woods takes readers through America's historical landscape with a libertarian lens that questions conventional wisdom. Woods argues that many widely accepted interpretations of American events rest on shaky foundations. He examines key periods and figures while presenting alternative explanations for major developments in politics, economics, and culture. The author contends that centralized power and government intervention have been less beneficial than traditional accounts suggest. Woods draws from primary sources and economic theory to support his revisionist perspective. He covers topics from the founding era through the twentieth century, offering readers a framework for understanding how political and economic freedom shaped the nation. This book provides ammunition for those who want to challenge progressive interpretations of American development.
Genres: history, american, non-fiction
Vibes: academic, revisionist, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-conventional-wisdom, revisionist-perspective
Setting: America, United States
Period: 19th Century, 20th Century
1232 pages · Library Binding · Cavendish Square