He has a general interest in history but is very convinced of American exceptionalism. He hates the actual america that really exists but is unable to let go of the mythology of america as a "land of the free". Thoughts?
He has a general interest in history but is very convinced of American exceptionalism. He hates the actual america that really exists but is unable to let go of the mythology of america as a "land of the free". Thoughts?
Depending on how deep he wants to go, The Two Faces of American Freedom by Aziz Rana is an incredible book, but it's not pop history, it's harder to read. However it is accessible compared to some other academic history works I've seen.