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The U.S. Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world but also one of the most difficult to amend. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of history and law, explains why in We the People, the most original history of the Constitution in decades—and an essential companion to her landmark history of the United States, These Truths.

Common Sense by Thomas Paine is one of the most influential political pamphlets in American history, a bold and persuasive argument for independence, liberty, and self-government. Written in clear, direct language, Paine’s revolutionary work helped shape public opinion during the American...

Ranging from the earliest Native American settlers to the presidency of Barack Obama, this Very Short Introduction offers an illuminating account of politics, diplomacy, and war as well as the full spectrum of social, cultural, and scientific developments that shaped our country.

The history of the Boston Tea Party is a hidden one. Why? Since it was a clandestine operation, all sorts of rumors and legends grew up around the event—many collected decades after the American Revolution had ended. At its core, however, the night of December 16, 1773, when colonials dumped tea from British ships into Boston Harbor, was more than a fight over tea and taxes. It was a struggle over the very nature of democracy and self-governance.

Adopted in 1787, The Constitution of the United States of America stands as one of the most influential legal documents in human history. Carefully constructed by the Constitutional Convention, its language establishes the framework of a federal government, defines the balance of powers, and sets forth enduring principles of law, governance, and civil authority.

The Declaration of Independence was a history-changing document, calling for a new form of government resting on a radical philosophical framework. It has inspired over 100 other declarations of independence over the last 250 years. In these 12 lectures, Professor Bell offers you far-reaching reflections on the meaning, the power, and the influence of the Declaration.

Between 1500 and 1800, the North Sea region overtook the Mediterranean as the most dynamic part of the world. At its core, the Anglo-Dutch relationship intertwined close alliance and fierce antagonism to intense creative effect. But a precondition for the Industrial Revolution was also the establishment in British North America of a unique type of colony - for the settlement of people and culture, rather than the extraction of things.

Published anonymously on January 10, 1776, Thomas Paine's legendary work made the case for American independence. An immediate sensation across the thirteen colonies, Common Sense extolled Paine's belief that government should be simple and represent the will of the people, acting not as an oppressor but as a body to protect society. His clear and persuasive argument appealed to the common people, impressing on them the importance of secession from Great Britain.

貧しい生い立ちから這い上がる強烈な野心と、理想と現実の間で葛藤する人間臭い素顔が交差する、歴史的偉人の知られざる成り上がり伝記です。日々のキャリアに迷いを感じたり、自己成長へのモチベーションを高めた...

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles, written between 1897 and 1888, advocating for the ratification of the United States Constitution. They serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government.

過酷な大自然と大国イギリスの重圧に抗い、血と妥協の果てにアメリカ合衆国という新しい共和国を築き上げた人々の生々しい歴史ドラマがここにあります。日々の通勤や家事の合間のわずか二時間で、誰もが知る建国神...

当神圣的信仰语言遭遇世俗的权力博弈，现代宪政与宗教自由的妥协之路究竟隐藏着怎样的激烈交锋？对于在喧嚣极化的现代社会中感到困惑、渴望厘清公共理性边界的倾听者而言，这是一场兼具深度与思辨的历史重构。跟随...

并非蓄谋已久的帝国决裂，而是充满犹豫与意外的历史岔路，这场普通的抗税风波最终演变为改写政治格局的独立战争。无论你是渴望在通勤途中高效充电的求知者，还是试图在复杂的政治博弈中寻找真相的历史迷，这段两小...

圧倒的な力を持つイギリス帝国に対し、名もなき十三植民地の人びとはいかにしてアメリカ独立革命という不確実な未来への反逆を成し遂げたのか、通勤中や夜の休息時に歴史のうねりを体感できる濃密なオーディオ体験...

華々しいアメリカ独立革命の裏で引き裂かれたサウスカロライナの凄惨な内戦とゲリラ戦の歴史が、同胞同士の血塗られた対立として蘇ります。一人静かに歴史の闇と向き合う時間に、正義と裏切りの境界線が曖昧になる...

アメリカ独立革命という歴史的転換点を単純な英雄神話から解き放ち、自由と帝国への忠誠の間で引き裂かれた人々の痛切な葛藤のドラマとして再構築します。知的な刺激を求める毎日の通勤時間や、静かに思考を深めた...

Acompanhe a tensa evolução de uma pacata vila puritana até o violento epicentro da Revolução Americana. Explore como a fé rigorosa, os confrontos cotidianos e o comércio marítimo forjaram a rebelião política que mudaria a história. Ideal para transformar seu trajeto diário em uma...

Like father, like son . . . April 1777 Alexei McKesson is a man caught between two worlds: the son of the disgraced former Duke of McKesson, and an adopted warrior of the Standing Stone. For the past two years, Alexei has been pirating ships on the St. Lawrence, and he’s never been caught...

In this beautifully written history of America’s formative period, a preeminent historian upends the traditional story of a young nation confidently marching to its continent-spanning destiny.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Kissinger: The Idealist by Niall Ferguson, read by Roy McMillan. 'Riveting ... this will be his masterpiece' - Andrew Roberts, The New York Times 'For big, bold and compelling, it is impossible to ignore Kissinger' - John Bew, New Statesman, Books of the...