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The Art of Writing History
How Eric Hobsbawm brought revolution to a broad audience. -
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Young Washington Is Old History
A new movie relies on 19th century myths to portray the very British George Washington as a moralistic proto-American ready to pursue independence. -
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A Danger to Civilization
Lothrop Stoddard believed that the concept of “natural equality” between people was a threat to America. In the 1920s, it was hardly a fringe idea.
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Book ReviewWhy Does the World Put Up With the Dollar?
The global economy depends on the U.S. dollar, even when the U.S. acts erratically.The New Republic -
ArgumentAfter 1989
The current crisis of democracy was not inevitable, but a result of hubris and shortsightedness among generations of statesmen.Liberal Currents -
Book ReviewWhat Howard Zinn Got Wrong
The historian believed that empowering the people would improve society. History hasn’t always proved him right.The Atlantic -
Journal ArticleWhat Civics Class Is For
Should schools tackle controversial political issues? A 1903 educator thought doing so was essential to preparing future voters.JSTOR Daily -
OverviewThe Return of the Teen Crime Panic
A push to try more kids accused of crimes as adults reflects a backlash to decades of successful advocacy.New York Review of Books -
LongreadThe 17 Minutes That Changed America
The earliest moments of the September 11 attacks did not unfold the way we often remember. Here’s how those surreal 17 minutes changed America forever.National Geographic -
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