The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States

The Founding Brothers by Gordon S.

Wood is a groundbreaking book that delves into the birth of American nationhood and the ideological origins of the Revolution.

This comprehensive guide offers a profound look at the event that forged the United States, exploring the founders' attempts to create a democracy and the "terrifying gap" between them and the men who created the democratic state we take for granted today.

With Wood's expertise as a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, this book provides an invaluable understanding of American identity and its fluid nature, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the foundations of our nation.