American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation

Author: Meacham, Jon

Brand: Random House Books for Young Readers

Number Of Pages: 416

Details: Explore how America's Founding Fathers balanced faith and governance in this acclaimed historical narrative by Jon Meacham. American Gospel traces religion's influence on the nation from colonial times through the Civil Rights era, revealing how the founders created a system protecting both religious freedom and secular governance. Meacham argues that neither strict secularism nor religious extremism captures the founders' vision—instead, they established a "public religion" respecting individual belief while preventing government interference. This essential read offers historical perspective on today's debates about religion's role in American public life.

EAN: 9781400065554

Release Date: 04-04-2006

Languages: English

Item Note: Book is in good condition! The dust jacket has some wear from use. The pages look great with minimal wear and no marks.

Item Condition: UsedGood

Binding: hardcover