Ideas That Shape a Nation: Historical Ideas Important to the Development of the United States

by James L. Smith

IDEAS THAT SHAPE A NATION presents an overview of historical ideas shaping the development of the U.S. government, its laws, economic system, and social movements. A rich source of meaningful documents and significant ideas, the book promotes a heightened awareness of issues facing Americans throughout their history.

Genres: History

426 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2000

About the author

James Leslie Smith

Reviews

[Lacey Robinson]

One of those under-appreciated books I read in high school and didn't think anything of it, but now that I'm no longer required to do any reading, I've realized it's a great collection of philosophies that shaped the making of the United States of America. A great read.