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First published in 2011 by The Penguin Press, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

 

Copyright © Gordon S. Wood, 2011
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Wood, Gordon S.

The idea of America : reflections on the birth of the United States / Gordon S. Wood. p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

eISBN : 978-1-101-51514-3

1. United States—History—Revolution, 1775–1783—Influence. 2. United States—Politics and government—1775–1783. 3. United States—Politics and government—1783–1809. 4. United States. Constitution. 5. Democracy—United States. 6. Republicanism—United States. I. Title.

E302.1. W77 2011

973.3—dc22 2010045829

 

 

 

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