The Radicalism of the American Revolution
by Gordon S. Wood
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In a grand and immemsely readable synthesis of historical, political, cultural, and economic analysis, a prize-winning historian depicts much more than a break with England. He gives readers a revolution that transformed an almost feudal society into a democratic one, whose emerging realities sometimes baffled and disappointed its founding fathers.
Book Club Questions for The Radicalism of the American Revolution (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Radicalism of the American Revolution (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Radicalism of the American Revolution:
- Did Gordon S. Wood emphasize any specific themes throughout The Radicalism of the American Revolution? What do you think Gordon S. Wood is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of The Radicalism of the American Revolution and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout The Radicalism of the American Revolution? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does The Radicalism of the American Revolution reveal Gordon S. Wood's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Gordon S. Wood is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of The Radicalism of the American Revolution affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Gordon S. Wood's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for The Radicalism of the American Revolution (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Radicalism of the American Revolution (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Radicalism of the American Revolution:
- Did Gordon S. Wood make persuasive arguments in The Radicalism of the American Revolution? Did The Radicalism of the American Revolution change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from The Radicalism of the American Revolution?
- How does Gordon S. Wood present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Gordon S. Wood biased within The Radicalism of the American Revolution? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does The Radicalism of the American Revolution make you want to read next? Why?
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