The two faces of American freedom - Rana, Aziz. (Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard University Press, 2010)
Introduction : Liberty and empire in the American experience -- Sett ler revolt and the foundations of American freedom -- Citizens and subj ects in postcolonial America -- The populist challenge and the unraveli ng of settler society -- Plebiscitary politics and the new constitution al order -- Conclusion : Democracy and inclusion in the age of American hegemony.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 351- 395) and index.
Keywords: Frontier and pioneer life -- United States; Liberty -- History; Imperialism -- History; United States -- Politics and government; United States -- Territorial expansion