In this collection of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's greatest writings and speeches, we encounter the words that inspired and encouraged Americans to remember who they were and what they were capable of accomplishing—the words that helped turn a generation of Americans into the Greatest Generation
Exploring the life of Franklin Roosevelt, this book delves into the achievements of the Greatest Generation and the freedoms they secured during a pivotal era in American history. It presents a compelling narrative that highlights Roosevelt's leadership and the societal changes of the time, framed through a progressive lens. The author offers insights into the struggles and triumphs that shaped modern America, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in historical progress and its lasting impact.
A call to remember, redeem, and embrace the American radical tradition in favor of cultivating American historical memory and imagination, and making America radical once again.
Focusing on Thomas Paine's influential role in shaping American identity, the book highlights his powerful writings, particularly "Common Sense," which galvanized support for the revolutionary cause. Paine's memorable phrases inspired a sense of exceptionalism and purpose during a pivotal time in history. Harvey J. Kaye explores how Paine's radical ideas transformed the colonial rebellion into a revolutionary movement, emphasizing his lasting impact as a political writer and thinker.
The first and most complete study of the work of the British intellectuals whose studies and stories of popular resistance, rebellion, and revolution from the bottom up radically transformed our understanding of the making of history.
Universidad de Zaragoza. Ciencias Sociales 11. 1989, 240 p.El materialismo histórico británico de los últimos cincuenta años ha ejercido una abierta y saludable influencia sobre los medios universitarios españoles, contribuyendo a ampliar horizontes teóricos y a fomentar el estudio de temas hasta entonces postergados, si no completamente ignorados. El profesor Kaye ofrece una aproximación de enorme interés a esta fecunda corriente historiográfica. Estudia de forma exhaustiva e individualizada las aportaciones de Maurice Dobb, Rodney Hilton, Christopher Hill, Eric J. Hobsbawm y Edward P. Thompson, y coteja sus respectivos enfoques con los de otras tendencias. No olvida, por lo demás, referirse a las preocupaciones políticas, sociales y culturales que al correr de los años ha ido manifestando esta pléyade de historiadores.