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"Among the most enduring themes in American history is the idea that the United States was founded as a Christian nation. A pervasive narrative in everything from school textbooks to political commentary, it is central to the way in which many Americans perceive the historical legacy of their nation. Yet, as Steven K. Green shows in this illuminating new book, it is little more than a myth. In Inventing a Christian America, Green, a leading historian...
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"From the author of the acclaimed The Brother Gardeners, a fascinating look at the founding fathers from the unique and intimate perspective of their lives as gardeners, plantsmen, and farmers. For the founding fathers, gardening, agriculture, and botany were elemental passions, as deeply ingrained in their characters as their belief in liberty for the nation they were creating. Andrea Wulf reveals for the first time this aspect of the revolutionary...
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The Founding of the American Republic is on trial. Critics say it was a poison pill with a time-release formula; we are its victims. Its principles are responsible for the country's moral and social disintegration because they were based on the Enlightenment falsehood of radical individual autonomy. In this well-researched book, Robert Reilly declares: not guilty. To prove his case, he traces the lineage of the ideas that made the United States, and...
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George Washington: Everyone knows Washington as the hero of the Revolutionary War ... but do you know why he turned down the chance to be King of America? What was his first job at the age of 16? Why he isn't smiling in his most famous portrait?
John Adams: This program tells the story of the Founding Father whose intelligence, generosity and courage made his term as second President extraordinary ... even if he was too short-tempered and stubborn...
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Faith of our founding fathers: In today's society, Americans are increasingly taught false views about the religious and moral beliefs of our founding fathers. View original documents that show that America's founders drew their ideas from their strong faith in God.
America's Godly heritage: Presents the beliefs of the founding Fathers concerning the proper role of Christian principles in education, government and in the public affairs of the nation....
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Chef Walter Staib renowned chef and propietor of the City Tavern Restaurant brings the 18th century to life in his cooking show as he visits Malaysia, Jamaica, Guyana, the homes of John Adams and James Monroe and recaps the first five presidents. He cooks sophisticated recipes such as tripe a la mode, rib roast and stuffed veal breast and Martha Washington's excelelnt cake. Staib also presents simple mainstays including beef brisket and potato, cauliflower...
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Discover the forgotten and astonishing story of our nation's founding in the American Heritage Series. From the separation of church and state to the civil rights movement, from the heroism of our founding fathers to the building of our nation's monuments, this series explores the religious aspects of American history.