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To the Flag

The Unlikely History of the Pledge of Allegiance

Richard J Ellis author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University Press of Kansas

Published:30th Apr '05

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This non-fiction paperback, "To the Flag" from Richard J Ellis, was published 30th April 2005 by University Press of Kansas.

An insightful, informative account of politics, patriotism, and - yes - paranoia. Indispensable background reading for civics classes. - Booklist ""A thoughtful, thorough history of America's most revered patriotic mantra.... Ellis reveals it to be the ultimate American paradox: a poem intended to unite the people instead has shown us to be a nation sharply divided over our own self-image. Recommended as a timely purchase."" - Library Journal ""Ellis deftly tells the story of America's fretful civic poem. Along the way we encounter socialism, race fears, ethnic antagonism, patriots, millenarianism, and bored school kids. Fine, thoughtful, and delightful."" - James A. Morone, author of Hellfire Nation: The Politics of Sin in American History ""A fascinating and gracefully written book that should be required reading for all Americans."" - Martha C. Nussbaum, author of For Love of Country? ""A lively study."" - Chronicle of Higher Education

ISBN: 9780700615216

Dimensions: 231mm x 158mm x 16mm

Weight: 453g

298 pages