The Cycles of American History

by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.

Book Overview

@Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., first revealed the sequences that governed American politics over the past two centuries in The Cycles of American History. In this updated edition, the prominent political historian continues to reflect on the "recurring struggle between pragmatism and idealism in the American soul" (Time). Faced with a new century, a new millennium, and social and technological revolutions, Schlesinger confronts the possibility of a...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395378877
• ISBN13: 9780395378878
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 498 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Refreshing Historical Analysis

This novel is yet another classic by Schlesinger. I enjoyed it emmensly for a variety of reasons. First, Schlesinger makes his novel appeling to both the avid history fan, student of history, and teacher of history, thus allowing everyone to understand his work. Furthermore, Schlesinger explains his work in using his every present political shrewdness aswell as dry wit. This is a refreshing change from the dry unending style of many historians. The major points explained in this work are the cycling of American politics and its effects on the past, present, and future. This gives it an even more universal quality which even students of politics can appreciate.