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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.

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Michael Greenstone
as a book he loved in college, discussing pendulum swings in American history.
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Mentioned by Mark Updegrove when discussing the cycles of American history.
552 | Mark K. Updegrove: Presidential Character & the Weight of History - What Makes a Good President?

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