Liberty, virtue, and progress
Earl J. Hess
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Liberty, virtue, and progress
by Earl J. Hess
Published
1997
Publisher
Fordham University Press
Pages
154
ISBN-10
0823217981
Description
Earl Hess has constructed the first comprehensive study of its kind to deal with Northern soldiers and civilians, with intellectual and social elites and with the masses. Drawing on published and unpublished sources including letters, diaries, and memoirs, he asserts that Northerners used ideology as a tool to retain their faith in their ideas. Northern values - self-government, democracy, individualism, egalitarianism, and self-control - were at the basis of American society. These values, shared by citizens both in and out of uniform, were instrumental in promoting a consensus and provided a commonly understood language that served to explain the Southern rebellion and why it was important for Unionists to crush it. Hess contends that, contrary to commonly held interpretations of war as disruptive of prewar ideals - that war produces disillusionment, cynicism, and bitterness - the Northerners' determination resulted in little change in ideology throughout even the worst of the war. He also suggests that the real change in ideology occurred after the war, due to changes in the economy and society.
Subjects
The Story of Philosophy
The Enduring Vision
La conquête du pain
A Study of History
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The Riddle of the Sands
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Liberty, virtue, and progress?
This edition of Liberty, virtue, and progress has approximately 154 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Liberty, virtue, and progress typically takes between 3h 13m and 2h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 38,500 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Liberty, virtue, and progress?
Liberty, virtue, and progress was written by Earl J. Hess.
When was Liberty, virtue, and progress published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.