The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution
Cambridge, Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1967. Hardcover. 8vo., 335 pp. First edition. One of the most important and collectible works of modern American historiographyÑboth for its intellectual impact and its enduring appeal to collectors of Revolutionary-era scholarship. Published in 1967, this landmark study fundamentally reshaped our understanding of the causes of the American Revolution. Drawing on an extraordinary body of pamphlets, political tracts, and colonial writings, Bailyn argued that the Revolution was driven not merely by economic grievances but by a deeply held ideological framework rooted in fears of tyranny and corruption. His analysis elevated the importance of political thoughtÑparticularly the influence of radical Whig ideologyÑand helped establish what became known as the ÒideologicalÓ or ÒrepublicanÓ interpretation of the Revolution. The book was awarded both the Pulitzer Prize for History, as well as the Bancroft Prize, cementing its status as a foundational text in the field. The book was published by Harvard University Press in a relatively modest initial print run typical of academic titles of the period, and many surviving copies were acquired by libraries or heavily used by students and scholars. Fine in Fine dust jacket. Item #401202601
Price: $750.00