Colin Woodard Knihy

• A New Republic Best Book of the Year • The Globalist Top Books of the Year • Winner of the Maine Literary Award for Non-fiction Particularly relevant in understanding who voted for who during presidential elections, this is an endlessly fascinating look at American regionalism and the eleven “nations” that continue to shape North America According to award-winning journalist and historian Colin Woodard, North America is made up of eleven distinct nations, each with its own unique historical roots. In American Nations he takes readers on a journey through the history of our fractured continent, offering a revolutionary and revelatory take on American identity, and how the conflicts between them have shaped our past and continue to mold our future. From the Deep South to the Far West, to Yankeedom to El Norte, Woodard (author of American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good) reveals how each region continues to uphold its distinguishing ideals and identities today, with results that can be seen in the composition of the U.S. Congress or on the county-by-county election maps of any hotly contested election in our history.

Exploring the balance between individual liberty and a free society, the author delves into historical contexts and offers solutions to this fundamental American dilemma. Through a thorough examination of past and present, the book presents insights into how these concepts can coexist and thrive in a democratic framework.

About the struggle to create a national myth for the United States, one that could hold its rival regional cultures together and forge, for the first time, an American nationhood. Tells the dramatic tale of how the story of America's national origins, identity, and purpose was intentionally created and fought over in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Inspired by a television series, this book delves into thrilling narratives filled with adventure and intrigue. It showcases rich characters and a compelling plot that captivates the audience, exploring themes of betrayal, survival, and the complexities of human nature. The connection to the NBC series adds an additional layer of depth, inviting readers to experience the story behind the screen.

Describes how a group of powerful pirate captains, led by Edward "Blackbeard" Teach and "Black Sam" Bellamy, joined forces to create not only a cadre of thieves but also to establish a distinctive form of democracy in the Bahamas, one that ultimately was destroyed by their arch-nemesis, Captain Woodes Rogers, a merchant fleet owner and former privateer. Reprint.

Exploring the rugged coastline of Maine, this book delves into the resilient spirit of its inhabitants. It offers a captivating narrative that intertwines the region's geographical features with the lives and stories of the people who have shaped its history. The thorough account highlights the unique challenges and triumphs faced by the communities along the coast, providing readers with a deep understanding of Maine's cultural and historical significance.