All reviews for American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America (2011)
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As a history buff I loved this book. Every page has something new to teach, giving insightful perspectives to our country. I found myself saying “oh that’s why they did that, or that’s why that happen like that” It explains so much every American should read it. It’s not a dry history book but a real page turner; I couldn’t put it down once I started, better than most novels. It makes one ask if the area you grew up in fits with his map, and also do you fit the type from that “nation”. I answered yes to both, I now realize that I’m a “midlander”.
This book presents a theory that there are eleven distinct regional cultures in the North American continent, and makes a compelling case for its premise. Certainly, considering the history of western culture in North America and the current political climate via this lens makes a great deal of sense. Interactions with the native cultures, natures of various regional ideologies, and the spread of certain pockets of immigrants throughout the last four hundred years are examined from this perspective, and the journey is a very interesting and worthwhile one. Recommended.
1st 2/3 - interesting, final 1/3 = liberal propaganda
Highly recommended!