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Break It Up
Book • 2020
Richard Kreitner's Break It Up examines four centuries of American history to show how the United States has repeatedly faced movements to divide or secede, arguing that the nation has never been fully united.
The book profiles episodes from colonial-era dissent through the Civil War and into modern regional and ideological fractures, highlighting how arguments for breaking the country apart have recurred.
Kreitner treats the topic as historical analysis rather than straightforward advocacy, while considering the democratic and constitutional consequences of a sprawling republic.
He foregrounds lesser-known disunion movements, including abolitionist proposals for Northern secession, to complicate simplistic views of unity and division.
Ultimately, the book raises questions about whether constitutional reform or deeper decentralization is needed to address long-term political strain.
The book profiles episodes from colonial-era dissent through the Civil War and into modern regional and ideological fractures, highlighting how arguments for breaking the country apart have recurred.
Kreitner treats the topic as historical analysis rather than straightforward advocacy, while considering the democratic and constitutional consequences of a sprawling republic.
He foregrounds lesser-known disunion movements, including abolitionist proposals for Northern secession, to complicate simplistic views of unity and division.
Ultimately, the book raises questions about whether constitutional reform or deeper decentralization is needed to address long-term political strain.
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Mentioned by Mike Pesca and discussed with the author as a historical survey of American secessionist movements and constitutional implications.
Matt Yglesias & Richard Kreitner: A Billion Americans vs. Breaking It Up
