American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation, 1765-1795

The American Inheritance by Edward J.

Larson is a groundbreaking historical narrative that sheds light on the twin strands of liberty and slavery in Revolutionary America.

This book provides a comprehensive and balanced account of the founding era's thorniest themes, including liberty, equality, slavery, and race.

With a focus on the voices of Black Americans, Larson's narrative delivers poignant moments that deepen our understanding of this critical period in American history.

The author's sober new book repays reading, as it has much to teach those who want to see the American story in overly simplistic terms.

By plunging into the partisan minefield of the study of liberty and slavery in Revolutionary era, Larson exposes the gaping blind spot that even some of their contemporaries recognized.

With a judicious and often eloquent guide, this book is an authoritative contribution to the dismal history of race in America.

The American Inheritance is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of our nation's founding and the ongoing struggle for liberty and equality.