Barack Obama - American Historian (Hardcover)

Steven Sarson

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Barack Obama's politics are deeply informed by his profound knowledge and understanding of his country's history. His articles, books, and speeches are replete with references to America's past and how that relates to the present he sees and the future he envisions. Exploring Obama's own words, Steven Sarson examines his interpretation of American history from colonial times to the present, showing how Obama sees American history as beginning with the "common creed" of equality and liberty proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence and the "more perfect union" created by the Constitution. He analyses Obama's understanding of the colonies, revolution, and early nation, slavery and the civil war, segregation and civil rights, economy and society, Native Americans and foreign policy. An epilogue explores how Obama personifies the American dream through the stories of individuals, including his own. A unique and fascinating take on the past and how we interpret it, this book will appeal to all students and scholars of American history, as well as anyone interested in Obama's presidency.

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Imprint:	Bloomsbury Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2018
Authors:	Steven Sarson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
Pages:	376
ISBN-13:	978-1-350-03234-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Humanities > History > Theory & methods > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Books > History > Theory & methods > General Books > History > World history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-350-03234-4
Barcode:	9781350032347