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Mentioned in 12 episodes

American nations

A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America

Book • 2011

In 'American Nations,' Colin Woodard explores the history of North America through the lens of eleven rival regional cultures.

He traces the cultural, ethnic, religious, and political differences among these regions, which have shaped the continent's past and continue to influence its future.

The book provides a revelatory take on American identity and the ongoing conflicts between these regional cultures, from the Deep South to the Far West, and from Yankeedom to El Norte.

Mentioned by

Patrick Dempsey

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

as one of the books he read to get a good understanding of the state's history and culture.

The Rise and Fall of California

Mentioned by Kevin Williamson as one of the books authored by

Colin Woodard

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Mentioned by

Andrew Heaton

, who states that it has been previously covered on the program.

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Recommended by

Andrew Heaton

, mentioning Colin Woodard's concept of America as a collection of distinct nations with varying cultures and political ideologies.

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Recommended by

Sharon McMahon

, who mentions it has greatly influenced her understanding of American history.

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Mentioned by Rudyard Lynch as one of the books that cover the topic of the composite nations that compose North America.

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Mentioned by

Larsen Plyler

as a book that argues that America is divided into 11 nations, not just East Coast divisions.

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Mentioned by

Larsen Plyler

, arguing that America is composed of 11 nations with distinct cultures and agendas.

The Declaration of Independence Created 13 New Sovereign Countries

Mentioned by

Colin Woodard

as a book in which he first discussed the history of the different cultures in the US.

Colin Woodard: The Federation Is the Fault Line

Mentioned by

Patrick Dempsey

as a fascinating book that breaks down how early settlements affect culture today.

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