
Battles for Freedom
The Use and Abuse of American History
Eric Foner(Author)
Richard Kreitner(Editor)
I.B. Tauris (Publisher)
Published on 30. January 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-78453-769-2 (ISBN)
Description
In thiscollection of polemical pieces, Foner expounds on the relevance ofAbraham Lincoln's legacy in the age of Obama and on the need foranother era of Reconstruction. In addition to articles in which Fonercalls out politicians and the powerful for their abuse and misuseof American history, Foner assesses some of his fellow leadinghistorians of the late 20th century, including Richard Hofstadter,Howard Zinn and Eric Hobsbawm. Foner ends with an open letterto Bernie Sanders analysing the great tradition of radicalism thathe has spent his career studying and which, he argues, Americansof progressive disposition should seek to celebrate and retrieve.
Reviews / Votes
'Nothing could be more timely, more needed than this collection of Eric Foner's work. For the depth and breadth of his intellect as well as the clarity and precision of his language, he has peers but no superiors. Throughout his career, Professor Foner has enlightened and provoked us to become our better selves.' - Toni Morrison, 'An extraordinary collection of essays, at once erudite and unflinching, from one of America's most gifted historians.' - Jill LeporeMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
1 bw integrated
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
254 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78453-769-2 (9781784537692)
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Persons
Eric Foner is a Pulitzer Prize winninghistorian and DeWitt Clinton Professorof History at Columbia University. He isone of America's leading historians of theAmerican Civil War and ReconstructionEra. His books include The Fiery Trial:Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery;Reconstruction: America's UnfinishedRevolution and Give Me Liberty! AnAmerican History.