{"title":"Richard Slotkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Richard Slotkin, a renowned author renowned for his profound insights into American history and culture. Slotkin, a respected historian and professor emeritus at Wesleyan University, is known for his in-depth analysis of American myths and their impact on national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key books in this selection, \u003cem\u003eA Great Disorder\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the complexities of historical narratives and their influence on societal norms and political developments. Through his books, Slotkin invites readers to explore the intricate relationship between history and myth, encouraging a deeper understanding of the forces that have shaped the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for history buffs and those interested in military history, Slotkin's works are recognised for their scholarly depth and engaging narrative style. Whether you're a student of history or simply fascinated by the stories that define nations, this collection offers a compelling journey through America's past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-great-disorder-by-richard-slotkin-9780674301436","title":"A Great Disorder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonglisted for the 2024 National Book Award in Nonfiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eForeign Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Sweeping…A new way to make sense not only of the past, but of the contemporary culture wars.\" -\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A provocative culmination of Slotkin's field-defining arguments on the place of violence in creating America.\" -Kathleen Belew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Brisk, bold, and thought-provoking.\" -Daniel Lazare, \u003cem\u003eArts Fuse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[An] exciting and detailed new decoder ring of a book…While it is usually hyperbolic to claim that a book will change your life, this one may well have a permanent effect on how you consume and think about American political news.\" -Tom Zoellner, \u003cem\u003eLos Angeles Review of Books\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed America and Blue America are so divided they could be two different countries, with wildly diverging views of why government exists and who counts as American. Their ideologies are grounded in different versions of American history, endorsing irreconcilable visions of patriotism and national identity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Great Disorder\u003c\/em\u003e is a bold, urgent work that helps us make sense of today's culture wars through a brilliant reconsideration of America's foundational myths and their use in contemporary politics. Richard Slotkin identifies five key narratives that have shaped our conception of what it means to be American: the myths of the Frontier, the Founding, the Civil War (with duelling views of it as Liberation or the Lost Cause), and the Good War.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToday, Slotkin argues, Trump and his MAGA followers play up a frontier-inspired hostility to the federal government and rally around Confederate symbols to champion a racially exclusive definition of American nationality; meanwhile, Blue America takes its cue from the protest movements of the 1960s, envisioning a limitlessly pluralistic country in which the federal government is the ultimate enforcer of rights and opportunities. With these opposing perspectives, American history—and the foundations of our democracy—has become a battleground. It remains to be seen which vision will prevail.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000520720620,"sku":"9780674301436","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1516243482428.jpg?v=1763280629"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/richard-slotkin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}