The Historical Present: Uses and Abuses of the Past

By Edwin M. Yoder Jr.

Book Overview

Although the American republic is a child of history, Americans are prone to historical forgetfulness. They tend to think of themselves as future-oriented. Even when history unites with American... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878059857
• ISBN13: 9780878059850
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 205 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 9.3"