American Political History
Explore the best books on American political history, from founding documents to modern analyses. Discover key texts that shaped U.S. governance and ideologies.
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A Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier
by Joseph Plumb Martin
An American colonial soldier presents an account of his experiences fighting for freedom during the Revolutionary War, in a narrative featuring a new introduction by Thomas Fleming.
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Democracy in America
by Alexis de Tocqueville
A French aristocrat's account of the ways in which democratic ideals were applied in America during the nineteenth century.