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PublisherEncounter Books
ISBN-101594039372
ISBN-139781594039379
eBay Product ID (ePID)248354640
Product Key Features
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Number of Pages504 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLand of Hope : an Invitation to the Great American Story
Publication Year2019
SubjectReference, North America, United States / General
TypeStudy Guide
Subject AreaHistory
AuthorWilfred M. Mcclay
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceElementary/High School
LCCN2018-045970
Grade FromNinth Grade
IllustratedYes
Grade ToCollege Senior
SynopsisWe have a glut of text and trade books on American history. But what we don't have is a compact, inexpensive, authoritative, and compulsively readable book that will offer to American readers a clear, informative, and inspiring narrative account of their own country. Such an account can shape and deepen their sense of the land they inhabit and, by making them understand that land's roots, and share in its memories, will equip them for the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship in American society. It will provide them with an enduring sense of membership in one of the greatest enterprises in human history: the exciting, perilous, and consequential story of their own country.The existing texts simply fail to tell that story with energy and conviction. They are more likely to reflect the skeptical or partial outlook of specialized professional academic historians, an outlook that leads to a fragmented and fractured view of modern American society and fails to convey to American readers the greater arc of their own history. Or they disproportionately reflect the outlook of radical critics of American society, whose one-sided accounts lack the balance of a larger perspective and have had an enormous, and largely negative, effect upon the teaching of American history in American high schools and colleges.This state of affairs cannot continue for long without producing serious consequences. A great nation needs and deserves a great and coherent narrative, as an expression of its own self-understanding; and it needs to be able to convey that narrative to its young effectively. It perhaps goes without saying that such a narrative cannot be a fairy tale or a whitewash of the past; it will not be convincing if it is not truthful. But there is no necessary contradiction between an honest account of the American past and an inspiring one. This account seeks to provide both., A wonderfully written, sweeping narrative history of the United States that will help Americans discover the land they call home. High School and College Age Students The Original Land of Hope Narrative in Hardback Edition We have a glut of text and trade books on American history. But what we don't have is a compact, inexpensive, authoritative, and compulsively readable book that will offer to intelligent young Americans a coherent, persuasive, and inspiring narrative of their own country. Such an account will shape and deepen their sense of the land they inhabit, and by making them understand that land's roots, will equip them for the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship in American society, and provide them with a vivid and enduring sense of membership in one of the greatest enterprises in human history: the exciting, perilous, and immensely consequential story of their own country. The existing texts simply fail to tell that story with energy and conviction. They are more likely to reflect the skeptical outlook of specialized professional academic historians, an outlook that supports a fragmented and fractured view of modern American society, and that fails to convey to young people the greater arc of that history. Or they reflect the outlook of radical critics of American society, who seek to debunk the standard American narrative, and has an enormous, and largely negative, effect upon the teaching of American history in American high schools and colleges. This state of affairs cannot continue for long without producing serious consequences. A great nation needs and deserves a great and coherent narrative, as an expression of its own self-understanding: and it needs to convey that narrative to its young effectively. It perhaps goes without saying that such a narrative cannot be a fairy tale or a whitewash of the past; it will not be convincing if it is not truthful. But there is no necessary contradiction between an honest account and an inspiring one. This account seeks to provide both., We have a glut of text and trade books on American history. But what we don't have is a compact, inexpensive, authoritative, and compulsively readable book that will offer to American readers a clear, informative, and inspiring narrative account of their own country. Such an account can shape and deepen their sense of the land they inhabit and, by making them understand that land's roots, and share in its memories, will equip them for the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship in American society. It will provide them with an enduring sense of membership in one of the greatest enterprises in human history: the exciting, perilous, and consequential story of their own country. The existing texts simply fail to tell that story with energy and conviction. They are more likely to reflect the skeptical or partial outlook of specialized professional academic historians, an outlook that leads to a fragmented and fractured view of modern American society and fails to convey to American readers the greater arc of their own history. Or they disproportionately reflect the outlook of radical critics of American society, whose one-sided accounts lack the balance of a larger perspective and have had an enormous, and largely negative, effect upon the teaching of American history in American high schools and colleges. This state of affairs cannot continue for long without producing serious consequences. A great nation needs and deserves a great and coherent narrative, as an expression of its own self-understanding; and it needs to be able to convey that narrative to its young effectively. It perhaps goes without saying that such a narrative cannot be a fairy tale or a whitewash of the past; it will not be convincing if it is not truthful. But there is no necessary contradiction between an honest account of the American past and an inspiring one. This account seeks to provide both.
LC Classification NumberE178.3.M143 2019
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- 02. Okt. 2019
An excellent read for one who is more than literate by today's standards.
The author carefully engages the reader with the hope of bringing them into the vast chronological narrative that is the birth of America. Thankfully, he does not attempt to dumb down the language. His insights and analysis of the world slavery issue as it existed during and subsequent to the founding is balanced with neither the trite blaming of the founders, so prevalent in today's writings, nor the hand wringing apologies that never address the true reasons America allowed slavery or how quickly we expelled it after we became a constitutional republic. An excellent read for one who seeks a fairly in depth look at our founding without slogging through volumes of tedious detail.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 18. Nov. 2020
Good one for home-schooling, especially if you're sick of the Anti-American agenda
This is a good history book for home schooling. It is nice as a non-Cultural Marxist alternative to mainstream textbook publishers and their Howard Zinnian textbooks that are aimed mainly at hating everyone and everything associated with America's founding. McClay does a fine job of telling the American story without being a pushover but, at the same time, attempting to teach and not indoctrinate. The hardcover can be difficult to obtain, but the soft cover or even the e-book is a good value. I recommend the book along with Mary Grabar's "Debunking Howard Zinn" as important and interesting additions to one's history library.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 20. Jul. 2020
Excellent US history book presented beautifully
A large and thorough introduction to our nation's history, written in narrative form as opposed to textbook format. I've just begun but already I appreciate the author's style of writing, clear and lyrical at times. I'm way beyond my school days when I hated history class but as an American adult now, I've been searching for a good overview without any political bias, either way. Facts, but not presented in a dry as dust style. I think I've found it in this book. It's a big book which seems a little daunting but I have a feeling that once I sit down, I'll have a hard time pulling away from it at bedtime. Recommended highly for all Americans high-school aged and beyond. Especially recommended for adults like me who love our country but have forgotten so much since days in school.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 16. Okt. 2019
History without the propaganda or hysterics!
Captivating and enthralling to read! Presents US history in an intelligent, even-handed, bi-partisan way. Written with common sense, civility and a strict adherence to fact and truth (instead of a format of indoctrination, propaganda or shaming.)Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 12. Sep. 2019
tThe title is true to it's content.
Very well written, not dry nor slow. Compelling history on a much needed topic from a neutral perspective. It should be required study for middle school through high school and beyond.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Nov. 2019
America is still great
It's great to read American history that reminds us what made America the place everyone wants to come to. Excellent book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 15. Apr. 2020
Highly interesting. Particularly well written. Succinct and well balanced.
Highly readable, succinct in-depth coverage. A fun read, actually. A very balanced approach to our country's history.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 13. Okt. 2021
America and its historical freedom - let's keep it
A true, honest, inspiring history of our wonderful United States of America.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 23. Sep. 2019
Super textbook
This is a great textbook! No dumbing down.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 02. Sep. 2020
Real AMERICAN History !!
Recommended to me by Hillsdale College in Hillsdale Michigan !!!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
