A Necessary Evil: A History of American Distrust of Government

In A Necessary Evil, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills shows that distrust of government is embedded deep in the American psyche. From the revolt of the colonies against king and parliament to present-day tax revolts, militia movements, and debates about term limits, Wills shows that American antigovernment sentiment is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of our history. By debunking some of our fondest myths about the Founding Fathers, the Constitution, and the taming of the frontier, Wills shows us how our tendency to hold our elected government in disdain is misguided.

Author: Garry Wills
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 02/01/2002
Pages: 370
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 8.55h x 5.54w x 0.89d
ISBN13: 9780684870267
ISBN10: 0684870266
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)