Liberty and freedom /

Fischer, David Hackett, 1935-

Liberty and freedom / David Hackett Fischer. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2005. - 851 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

a conversation with Captain Preston -- Early America : visions of the Founders, 1607-1775 -- A republic united : the search for a common vision, 1776-1840 -- A nation divided : freedom against liberty, 1840-1912 -- A world at war : a free society and its enemies, 1916-1945 -- A people among others : global visions of liberty and freedom, 1945-2004 -- the view from Tocqueville's terrace. Introduction : Conclusion :

0195162536 (alk. paper)

2004005197

GBA473155 bnb

013012238 Uk


National characteristics, American.
Liberty--History.


United States--History.
United States--Politics and government.
United States--History--Pictorial works.

E 179 / .F538 2005