This book is a comprehensive study of the political thought that influenced the American Revolution. It explores the diverse ideological currents that shaped the founding fathers' thinking, including radical Whig theories, classical republicanism, and Enlightenment philosophy. The author argues that these ideas were not merely adopted from European thinkers, but were significantly transformed by the unique circumstances of the American colonies. The book also emphasizes the importance of these ideological origins in understanding the American Revolution as a radical event that fundamentally reshaped American society and politics.

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