Moore, Peter
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Britain and the American Dream (1740-1776)
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781784743192
- author:
- Moore, Peter
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Chatto & Windus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 16.4 x 4.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Britain and the American Dream (1740-1776) by Peter Moore
This book explores how Enlightenment ideas were exported from Britain to America, where they became the foundation for the most successful export of all time - the American Dream.
From the accession of King George III to the Boston Tea Party, Moore reveals the story of the years that preceded the Declaration of Independence. He follows a star cast of Enlightenment characters through their letters, arguments and rivalries, tracing the rise of a rebellious and daring ideology that gave rise to the democratic birth of the United States.
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