The Historical Present: Uses and Abuses of the Past

By Edwin M. Yoder Jr.

Book Overview

Although the American republic is a child of history, Americans are prone to historical forgetfulness. They tend to think of themselves as future-oriented. Even when history unites with American... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604731729
• ISBN13: 9781604731729
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 8.5"