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1619

Jamestown and the Forging of American Democracy

Horn, James

"1619 offers a new interpretation of the significance of Jamestown in the long trajectory of American history. Jamestown, the cradle of American democracy, also saw the birth of our nation's greatest challenge: the corrosive legacy of slavery and racism that have deepened and entrenched stark inequalities in our society.

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Beschrijving 1619

An extraordinary year in which American democracy and American slavery emerged hand in hand

ISBN: 9780465064694
Pagina's: 288
Verschenen: 01-01-2018
Rubriek: Nieuwe geschiedenis (1500-1870)

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Hardback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Basic Books

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