American Dream (A History of Civilization)

Author: Jacob Neusner (USA), translated by Wang Cong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: "On one side are the fanatics attacking everywhere, 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 Neusner reflects on the founding of the United States, seeking strength from history, and leads 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 Katofer
In today's world where civilizational wars are spreading, this book is a gift from heaven. —Robert Bellah
This book points you to the ambitions of the great: turning the wisdom of the sages into common knowledge for the people. —Martin Fields
Jacob Neusner's political treatise The American Ideal 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 and insightful work that explores the interplay between the American ideal, its present reality, and the influence of human nature throughout the development process. The book includes sections such as "Recalling 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 detailed account of American history.