The Cycles of American History
Book • 1986
In 'The Cycles of American History', Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. examines the recurring struggle between pragmatism and idealism in American society.
He identifies two main strands in American history: 'the tradition' and 'the counter tradition', which have led to alternating periods of reform and retrenchment.
The book reflects on these cycles in the context of American political history.
He identifies two main strands in American history: 'the tradition' and 'the counter tradition', which have led to alternating periods of reform and retrenchment.
The book reflects on these cycles in the context of American political history.
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