Freedom: A History of Us
by Joy Hakim
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Pub Date Apr 30 2013 | Archive Date Oct 02 2013
Description
This lively history explores the birth, growth, and meaning of freedom in America over the centuries—as well as the tensions, conflicts, and triumphs surrounding its evolution. Examining both the widely studied and the lesser-known individuals responsible for making the United States what it is today, each chapter treats historical figures as characters in the story of a nation’s journey. A sweeping panorama culminating in the challenges faced during the first part of the 21st century—from the aftermath of September 11th to President Obama’s 2013 inaugural address—Freedom: A History of US is history plainly written but irresistible, history that breathes life into historical figures, history that infuses ideas with passion.
A Note From the Publisher
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Advance Praise
Freedom: A History of US is a revised edition of Joy Hakim's 2003 work of the same name. See below for praise of the previous edition.
"Best of all is Joy Hakim's way with the story. Never dull, never the least plodding, she brings refreshing spirit and common sense to the telling of every episode. The historic personages, great and small, are all alive, real people, and the idea that history might ever be thought of as a chore has clearly never crossed her mind." –David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of John Adams
"Humanizing details have made Joy Hakim the J.K. Rowling of the history world." –Alison Adato & Joanna Blonska, People Magazine
Joy Hakim is "breathing new life into the study of our nation's past, inspiring teachers and schoolchildren from Maryland to Michigan and beyond to become passionate about the civil war and civil rights." –Sue De Pasquale, Johns Hopkins Magazine
Marketing Plan
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781560047742 |
| PRICE | $24.95 (USD) |
