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Disunion Among Ourselves

The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution

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Disunion Among Ourselves

By: Eli Merritt
Narrated by: Kevin Moriarty
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In this eye-opening account, Eli Merritt reveals the deep political divisions that almost tore the Union apart during the American Revolution. So fractious were the founders’ political fights that they feared the War of Independence might end in disunion and civil war.

Instead of disbanding into separate regional confederacies, the founders managed to unite for the sake of liberty and self-preservation. In so doing, they succeeded in holding the young nation together. To achieve this, they forged grueling compromises, in­cluding the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the Mississippi-Fisheries Compromise of 1779, and the ratification of the Articles of Confederation in 1781.

In addition to bringing new insights to the history of the American Revolution, Disunion Among Ourselves has inevitable resonances with our present era of political hyperpolarization and serves as a touchstone for contemporary politics, reminding us that the founders overcame far tougher times than our own through commitment to ethical constitutional democracy and compromise.

The book is published by University of Missouri Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks.

©2023 The Curators of the University of Missouri (P)2023 Redwood Audiobooks
Colonial Period Revolution & Founding United States

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“Elegantly written and deeply researched.” (Ian W. Toll, author of Six Frigates: The Epic History of the Founding of the U.S. Navy)

“This is a significant achievement.” (Max Edling, King’s College, London)

“A must-[listen].” (Nicholas S. Zeppos, chancellor emeritus, Vanderbilt University)

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