Barack Obama: American Historian

Barack Obama's politics are informed by his knowledge of American history, which he sees as beginning with the "common creed" of equality and liberty proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence and the "more perfect union" created by the Constitution. Steven Sarson examines Obama's interpretation of the colonies, revolution, early nation, slavery, civil war, segregation, civil rights, economy, and society, and how he personifies the American dream through the stories of individuals.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 376 pages
\n Publication date: 09 August 2018
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Barack Obama's political ideology is intricately woven with a profound grasp of his country's historical trajectory. His extensive body of work, including articles, books, and speeches, is replete with references to America's past, illuminating the connections between the past and the present, as well as the future he envisions. In his book, "Exploring Obama's Words: His Interpretation of American History from Colonial Times to the Present," Steven Sarson delves into Obama's perspective on American history, tracing its origins back to the "common creed" of equality and liberty proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence and the "more perfect union" established by the Constitution. Sarson meticulously analyzes Obama's understanding of various historical epochs, including the colonies, revolution, early nation, slavery, civil war, segregation, civil rights, economy, society, Native Americans, and foreign policy. Additionally, an epilogue explores how Obama personifies the American dream through the stories of individuals, including his own. This book offers a unique and captivating exploration of the past and its interpretation, appealing to students and scholars of American history, as well as those interested in Obama's presidency.

Barack Obama's political ideology is intricately woven with a profound grasp of his country's historical trajectory. His extensive body of work, including articles, books, and speeches, is replete with references to America's past, illuminating the connections between the past and the present, as well as the future he envisions. In his book, "Exploring Obama's Words: His Interpretation of American History from Colonial Times to the Present," Steven Sarson delves into Obama's perspective on American history, tracing its origins back to the "common creed" of equality and liberty proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence and the "more perfect union" established by the Constitution. Sarson meticulously analyzes Obama's understanding of various historical epochs, including the colonies, revolution, early nation, slavery, civil war, segregation, civil rights, economy, society, Native Americans, and foreign policy. Additionally, an epilogue explores how Obama personifies the American dream through the stories of individuals, including his own. This book offers a unique and captivating exploration of the past and its interpretation, appealing to students and scholars of American history, as well as those interested in Obama's presidency.

\n Weight: 750g\n
Dimension: 165 x 241 x 28 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350032347\n \n