{"title":"Max M. Edling","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of Max M. Edling, a distinguished historian renowned for his insightful analyses of American history with a focus on its founding and early governmental structures. His writings delve deeply into the intricacies of how a burgeoning nation managed its resources and power, providing a fresh perspective on the formation of the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed book \u003cem\u003eA Hercules in the Cradle\u003c\/em\u003e, Edling examines the United States' fiscal foundations during its infancy, explaining how the country's economic strategies laid the groundwork for its development into a powerful nation. His meticulous research and engaging storytelling offer readers a thorough understanding of the political and military challenges faced by early Americans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdling's scholarly yet accessible approach makes his books an excellent choice for both history enthusiasts and those seeking to comprehend the complexities of governmental and military evolution in America. Dive into Max M. Edling's collection to enrich your knowledge of how historic financial policies shaped the national landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-hercules-in-the-cradle-by-max-m-edling-9780226829364","title":"A Hercules in the Cradle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplores the origin and evolution of American public finance and shows how the nation’s rise to great-power status in the nineteenth century rested on its ability to go into debt.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo and a half centuries after the American Revolution, the United States stands as one of the greatest powers on earth and the undoubted leader of the western hemisphere. This stupendous evolution was far from a foregone conclusion at independence. The conquest of the North American continent required violence, suffering, and bloodshed. It also required the creation of a national government strong enough to go to war against, and acquire territory from, its North American rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Hercules in the Cradle\u003c\/i\u003e, Max M. Edling argues that the federal government’s abilities to tax and borrow money, developed in the early years of the republic, were critical to the young nation’s ability to wage war and expand its territory. He traces the growth of this capacity from the time of the founding to the aftermath of the Civil War, including the funding of the War of 1812 and the Mexican War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdling maintains that the Founding Fathers clearly understood the connection between public finance and power: a well-managed public debt was a key part of every modern state. Creating a debt would always be a delicate and contentious matter in the American context, however, and statesmen of all persuasions tried to pay down the national debt in times of peace. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000520851692,"sku":"9780226829364","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20521923482268.jpg?v=1763280696"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/max-m-edling.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}