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Also by Simon Schama:

The Story of the Jews, October 2014
Hardcover / e-Book
Story of the Jews, March 2014
Hardcover
The American Future: A History, May 2009
Hardcover
The Power of Art, November 2006
Hardcover
Rough Crossings, May 2006
Hardcover

THE AMERICAN FUTURE: A HISTORY
By: Simon Schama

Ecco
May 2009
On Sale: May 19, 2009
416 pages
ISBN: 0060539232
EAN: 9780060539238
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction Political

Acclaimed historian and award-winning author Simon Schama offers an essential historical perspective on the crucial 2008 presidential election and its importance for reclaiming America's original ideal.

It's not business as usual. Cultural hostilities more irreconcilable than any since the Civil War have divided America in two. In November 2008, the American people elected a new president, feeling more anxious about the future of the nation than at any time since Watergate. Our omnipotent military, the cornucopia of material comforts available, the security of our borders, and the global economy can no longer be taken for granted.

In The American Future, historian Simon Schama takes a long look at the multiple crises besetting the United States and asks how these problems look in the mirror of time. In four crucial debates—on wars, religion, race and immigration, and the relationship between natural resources and prosperity—Schama looks back to see more clearly into the future. Full of lost insights, The American Future showcases Schama's acclaimed gift for storytelling, ensuring these voices will be heard again.

Media Buzz

Colbert Report - June 22, 2009
Charlie Rose - May 27, 2009
Talk of the Nation - May 20, 2009