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.
Edward J. Larson Reihenfolge der Bücher
Ein preisgekrönter amerikanischer Historiker und Rechtsexperte, dessen Werk sich mit der komplexen Beziehung zwischen Geschichte und Recht befasst. Er erforscht die tiefen historischen Wurzeln gegenwärtiger rechtlicher und gesellschaftlicher Fragen und bietet neue Perspektiven auf die amerikanische Geschichte und ihre Auswirkungen auf das Rechtssystem. Sein einzigartiger Ansatz deckt nuancierte Erkenntnisse über den Einfluss der Vergangenheit auf die heutige Rechtsprechung auf. Mit tiefem Wissen und analytischer Strenge ist er eine bedeutende Stimme auf dem Gebiet der Rechtsgeschichte.
- 2023
- 2020
Return of George Washington, The
- 392 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
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 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
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 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
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 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
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.
