Books Tell You Why, Inc.

First edition/first printing in about Fine condition with traces of sunning to edges in Very Good+, spine-sunned dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number on the front paste down.

In A Season of Youth: The American Revolution and the Historical Imagination, Kammen argues that the American Revolution is one of the most important and transformative events in the history of the Western world. Kammen uses a variety of sources to make his case, including letters, diaries, and speeches. He also looks at the way that Americans have interpreted the Revolution through books, movies, and other forms of popular culture. Kammen's book is an excellent resource for students interested in American history and the history of the Western world.; 8vo; FSA.

Price: $50.00