The Making of the American Nation, or, the Rise and Decline of Oligarchy in the West. by J. Arthur Partridge.
- 556 pages
- 20 hours of reading



This book provides a detailed history of the political and economic forces that shaped the development of the United States. It argues that, despite a widely-held belief in American exceptionalism, the country has been plagued by the same institutional problems as other nations. A must-read for anyone interested in American history.