American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America

Author: Colin Woodard
Publisher: Penguin Books
Format: Paperback
Condition: Used
Pages: 384
Published: September 25, 2012

American Nations is a groundbreaking look at the history of North America through the lens of culture, not just geography. Journalist and historian Colin Woodard reveals how our continent has never been a single, unified society—but instead a patchwork of eleven distinct "nations," each with its own origins, values, and worldview. From Yankeedom and the Deep South to New Netherland, El Norte, and the Left Coast, these cultural fault lines explain centuries of political conflict and continue to shape debates on race, immigration, gun control, social policy, and the very idea of national identity.

Richly researched and compellingly written, this book challenges the myth of one America and helps readers understand the true forces that divide and unite us.