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Lädt ... The American Identityvon Patrick N. Allitt
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The paradox of the American identity is that although the United States is a melting pot of many differenct traditions, motives, and ideals, there are nevertheless distinctive qualities that define the American Character. In this course, historian Patrick N. Allitt investigates the national character by introducing you to notable Americans from all eras of the nation's history, from Thomas jefferson to Al Capone, whose lives speak eloquently about qualities that make one truly American. The figures in these lectures led fascinating lives helping one to gain a deeper understanding of the trends and ideas that shaped America and that continue to influence American society today. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Professor Allitt is British, and it's interesting hearing a foreigner's take on America. That puts him in a long tradition going back to Alexis de Tocqueville, and he agrees with many of de Tocqueville's observations. In the end, he concludes, what defines Americans is our shared belief in progress and a sense of idealism that drives it, even if we don't always agree on or live up to those ideals. If nothing else, this keeps us moving forward.
Professor Allitt is a wealth of knowledge and an excellent lecturer. I learned a lot while at the same time he kept me entertained. I highly recommend this or any of his lecture courses.
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