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Reynolds (international history, Cambridge Univ.; Summits: Six Meetings That Shaped the Twentieth Century) frames America's history from 1492 to 2009 as an unresolved conflict between the ideal of freedom and its unachieved reality. He demonstrates-using principally secondary sources and primary documents via web sites rather than physical archives-that this secular state with an ardent religious bent, despite its ideological commitments, has prospered from slavery, the subjugation of Native Americans, and the support of foreign dictatorships. In this personal interpretation of liberty, empire, and faith, Reynolds examines American history through its people, famous and obscure, instead of socioeconomic forces. Verdict Useful for undergraduates and appealing for general readers, especially considering the inclusion of cultural history (e.g., sports, entertainment).-Frederick J. Augustyn Jr., Library of Congress Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. Copyright 2009 Media Source Inc. ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More