We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Behold, America

- A History of America First and the American Dream

About Behold, America

SELECTED AS A 2018 SUMMER READ BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, OBSERVER, I-PAPER AND THE BIG ISSUE 'Enormously entertaining' SUNDAY TIMES 'Fascinating' NEW STATESMAN 'Excoriating, brilliant' ALI SMITH 'Enthralling' GUARDIAN 'My number one contributor when it comes to US politics' DAN SNOW 'The American dream is dead,' Donald Trump said when announcing his candidacy for president in 2015. How would he revive it? By putting 'America First'. The 'American Dream' and 'America First' are two of the most loaded phrases in America today - and also two of the most misunderstood. As divides within America widen, Sarah Churchwell looks to the past to reveal what the surprising history of these two phrases can tell us about today.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781408894774
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 384
  • Published:
  • February 20, 2019
  • Dimensions:
  • 131x195x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 310 g.
  In stock
Delivery: 3-5 business days
Expected delivery: November 21, 2024

Description of Behold, America

SELECTED AS A 2018 SUMMER READ BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, OBSERVER, I-PAPER AND THE BIG ISSUE

'Enormously entertaining' SUNDAY TIMES
'Fascinating' NEW STATESMAN
'Excoriating, brilliant' ALI SMITH
'Enthralling' GUARDIAN
'My number one contributor when it comes to US politics' DAN SNOW

'The American dream is dead,' Donald Trump said when announcing his candidacy for president in 2015. How would he revive it? By putting 'America First'.

The 'American Dream' and 'America First' are two of the most loaded phrases in America today - and also two of the most misunderstood. As divides within America widen, Sarah Churchwell looks to the past to reveal what the surprising history of these two phrases can tell us about today.

User ratings of Behold, America



Find similar books
The book Behold, America can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.