The American Idea of England, 1776-1840

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The book explores the complex identity crisis faced by American colonists after declaring independence in 1776. It argues that despite their break from England, the new Americans were still deeply connected to their British roots, both in habit and inclination. Clark delves into the struggle of these individuals to redefine their identities in the wake of losing their status as English citizens, highlighting the challenges of understanding what it truly meant to be American in the newly formed nation.