{"product_id":"2026770002106-secondhand-the-american-spirit-a-study-of-the-idea-of-civilization-in-the-united-states","title":"The American Spirit: A Study Of The Idea Of Civilization In The United States","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work of American intellectual history, The American Spirit: A Study of the Idea of Civilization in the United States presents a sweeping examination of how the concept of civilization has been defined, debated, and contested throughout the American experience. Charles A. Beard and Mary R. Beard argue that the idea of civilization is not a fixed or inherited doctrine but a living, evolving force shaped by the nation's thinkers, statesmen, reformers, and artists across centuries. With scholarly rigor and a confident analytical voice, the Beards trace the intellectual lineage of American civilization from the colonial era through the modern age, illustrating how competing visions of progress, democracy, and culture have continuously reshaped the national identity. The work stands as both a historical survey and a philosophical meditation, challenging readers to reconsider the assumptions underlying American thought and institutions. Rich in primary sources and authoritative in its synthesis, it remains an essential text for anyone seeking to understand the deeper currents of American intellectual and cultural life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839375814875,"sku":"2026770002106-SECONDHAND","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/00dc9de5-3dec-490e-aa48-8076ccfe832f.png?v=1780560976","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770002106-secondhand-the-american-spirit-a-study-of-the-idea-of-civilization-in-the-united-states","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}