A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice From a Pulitzer Prize winner, a powerful history that reveals how the twin strands of liberty and slavery were joined in the nation's founding.
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An award-winning American historian and legal scholar, his work delves into the intricate relationship between history and law. He explores the deep historical roots of contemporary legal and societal issues, offering fresh perspectives on American history and its impact on the legal system. His unique approach reveals nuanced understandings of the past's influence on present-day jurisprudence. With profound knowledge and analytical rigor, he stands as a significant voice in the field of legal history.
- 2023
- 2020
Return of George Washington, The
- 392 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Focusing on George Washington's overlooked years between the American Revolution and his presidency, this work by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian offers a profound reevaluation of this critical period. It delves into Washington's personal and political development, revealing insights that reshape our understanding of the Founding Era and the complexities of his leadership. The book promises to illuminate the formative experiences that influenced his decisions and legacy.
- 2020
Summer for the Gods
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The Pulitzer Prize-winning history of the Scopes 'Monkey' Trial and the battle over evolution and creationism in America's schools, now updated with a new afterword
- 2020
Larson's elegantly written dual biography reveals that the partnership of Franklin and Washington was indispensable to the success of the Revolution.
- 2006
Evolúcia: Neobyčajná história jednej vedeckej teórie
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Kniha ľahkým a čítavým štýlom sprístupňuje odbornej, ale aj širšej laickej verejnosti históriu evolučných teórií, ako aj iných biologických teórií, ktoré majú k evolučným teóriám blízky vzťah. Vykresľuje dobu, v ktorej sa to všetko odohrávalo a poskytuje aj charakteristiku „hlavných hrdinov“. Kniha zaujme všetkých prírodovedcov, najmä biológov, ale mal by osloviť aj filozofov, sociológov a politikov a určite širšiu verejnosť.
- 2001
Summer for the gods : the scopes trial and America's continuing debate over science and religion
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
The Scopes "Monkey Trial" marked a watershed in our national discussion of science and religion. In addition to symbolizing the clash between evolutionist and creationist camps, the trial helped shape the development of both popular religion and constitutional law in the United States, serving as a precedent for more recent legal and political battles. Pairing new archival material from both the Bryan prosecution and the Darrow defense with Larson's keen historical and legal analysis, Summer for the Gods offers a fresh interpretation of a pivotal event in American history.
