America was founded by settlers who brought with them a distinct culture including the English language, Protestant values, individualism, religious commitment,

Why is national identity such a potent force in people's lives? And is the force positive or negative? In this thoughtful and provocative book, Elizabeth Theiss

This Violent Empire traces the origins of American violence, racism, and paranoia to the founding moments of the new nation and the initial instability of Ameri

The American musical has achieved and maintained relevance to more people in America than any other performance-based art. This thoughtful history of the genre,

Debating American Identity is an innovative look at four national debates over the inclusion of the Mexican-origin population in the United States in the early