The American Enlightenment, 1750-1820

by Robert A. Ferguson

This concise literary history of the American Enlightenment captures the varied and conflicting voices of religious and political conviction in the decades when the new nation was formed. Robert Ferguson’s trenchant interpretation yields new understanding of this pivotal period for American culture.

Genres: History, American History, Philosophy

Paperback

First published March 25, 1997

About the author

George Edward Woodberry Professor in Law, Literature, and Criticism, Columbia Law School