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American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation, 1765 - 1795 - The Shops at Mount Vernon

American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation, 1765-1795

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$32.50 - $32.50
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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward J. Larson presents American Inheritance, a compelling exploration of the early United States that examines how liberty and slavery were intertwined in the nation’s founding.

Larson’s work highlights the contradictions of the Revolutionary era: while leaders like George Washington championed freedom, they simultaneously enslaved Black Americans at Mount Vernon and across the colonies. This narrative centers the experiences and voices of Black Americans during the Revolution, from acts of resistance to shaping debates over slavery and freedom at the Constitutional Convention.

Tracing the era from 1765 to 1795, Larson illuminates the complex interplay of independence, liberty, and slavery, revealing how sectional divides and compromises over human bondage shaped the young nation. Enhanced by rigorous research and historical insight.  

Details:

  • Format: Hardcover, 368 pages
  • Focus: American Revolution, George Washington, slavery and liberty, Black Americans in early U.S. history, Constitutional Convention, founding era
  • Audience: Historians, Revolutionary War enthusiasts, students, and collectors

This edition includes a Mount Vernon bookplate signed by the author, making it a unique collectible.