Liberty and Freedom: A Visual History of America's Founding Ideas (America: a cultural history)

David Hackett Fischer's "Liberty and Freedom" traces the evolving meanings of these core American ideals through history and culture. Rather than abstract concepts, Fischer presents liberty and freedom as deeply rooted in folkways and popular beliefs, shaped by symbols, events, and struggles from the colonial era through the twentieth century. The book richly illustrates how these ideas have been reinterpreted by different groups and moments, reflecting the tensions and creativity at the heart of American identity. With over 400 images, it offers a vivid cultural history of America's foundational values.