Winston Churchill

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An Essay On The American Contribution And The Democratic Idea (eBook, ePUB)

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"An Essay on the American Contribution and the Democratic Idea" by Winston Churchill explores the essence of the American character and its impact on the world stage. Churchill contends that understanding America requires recognizing its fundamental idealism. The author cites notable figures like Emerson and William James as proponents of this idea. In the book, Churchill contrasts common misperceptions of Americans as mere money-focused individuals with the true nature of the American colonists. He asserts that the early colonists were driven not by material gain but by a desire to uphold and actualize an ideal. This idealism, Churchill argues, remains inherent in American society today and manifests in a belief in the power and virtue of ideas, both at a national and global level. In conclusion, Churchill's essay explores the idealistic nature of Americans, emphasizing their belief in ideas and the impact of this ideology on the nation's history, politics, and relationship with the world.

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Winston Churchill was an American novelist born on November 10, 1871, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is known for being a best-selling writer during the early 20th century, though he is often overshadowed by the famous British statesman of the same name, to whom he was not related. Churchill attended the Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School before enrolling in the United States Naval Academy, where he received his education. Over the course of his writing career, he became well-regarded for his novels, which often explored social, political, and historical themes. His works captured the attention of readers with their engaging plots and deep character development. Churchill spent his later years in Winter Park, Florida, where he passed away on March 12, 1947, at the age of 75. Though he is not as widely remembered today as other authors of his time, his contributions to American literature were significant, and his novels enjoyed considerable popularity during his lifetime. His exploration of human struggles within societal structures continues to offer insight into the social and cultural landscapes of his era.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358713145
• Artikelnr.: 68484476