American Republics: A Continental History of the United States, 1783-1850 [Hardcover]

Winner of the 2022 New-York Historical Society Book Prize in American History Stimulating&.Many histories of this important interregnum period have been written, but none emphasizes the fragility of the American experiment as strongly as Taylors book does. Diligently researched, engagingly written and refreshingly framed, A beautifully crafted narrative&penetrating and provocative&. A whirlwind of a narrative that seems presciently suited for our own unsettled hour. Sweeping, beautifully written, prodigiously researched, and myth-busting&.Anyone interested in American history will appreciate this richly rewarding book. A tour de force rich in fascinating and diverse characters, strong Native nations, contested borders, historical ironies, and paths almost taken. From one of Americas greatest historians, Alan Taylors unparalleled storytelling abilities are on full display in this brilliant narrative history revealing the essential fragility of the early American republic. Alan Taylor hasonce againgiven us a new understanding of a critical era in the history of the United States. Enthralling&Taylor brings to the table a lifetime of history learning and a rare ability to focus our attention on the things from the past that really matter. This elegantly written and thoughtfully argued study shows how rickety and explosive the American project was from the start. A history that speaks directly to the racial concerns of twenty-first-century Americans. His subjectsevents, wars, laws, treatieswill be familiar to those who paid attention in their American history courses, but Taylor presents them in fresh, thought-provoking ways.&A fine new look at a critical period of American history. This insightful and engaging survey is essential reading for scholars as well as casual readers of history.