American Dream: A History of Civilization

Author: (American) Jacob Neidman
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: "On one side are the fanatics attacking all around, and on the other are the bewildered ordinary people." After 9/11, people once again saw the scene before President F.D. Roosevelt. Facing turmoil and trauma, the author Jacob Neidman reflects on the founding history of the United States, seeking strength from history, and guiding readers into the souls of giants like Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln. Since Tocqueville in the 19th century, this is the most outstanding description of American characteristics. —Phil Cattorv
In today's world where civilizational wars are spreading, this book is a gift from heaven. —Robert Bellah
This book points you to the mission of the great: turning the wisdom of the sages into common knowledge for the people. —Martin Fields
Jacob Neidman's political treatise The American Dream was written after the U.S. tragedy of 9/11. Through a meticulous examination of the political ideals of the founding fathers, it offers a profound and fair analysis of the current political and economic state of the United States, serving as a rare masterpiece that provides incisive insights into the American dream, its present reality, and the interactive influence of human nature throughout the development process. The book includes sections such as "Remembering History," "The Personality and Legend of George Washington," "The Inner World of Thomas Jefferson," and "The Calm on Lincoln's Face." It is not only a history of American political thought but also a spiritual biography of the founders of the United States and renowned public figures like Douglas, and can also be read as a leisurely account of American history.