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But perhaps the only way to really understand it is through the sharp lens of contemporary American political history. Particularly the years since the end of WWII.
Our divisions no matter how profound and how powerful, do not stand alone. They exist as a link in the broad scope of our contemporary political story. Without grasping that history, this moment is just noise.
Sure we can study history. Many great books have been written about these times. But those that have lived through all of it, who have paid attention to both the players and the events of this 75 year period are best qualified to try and figure out where we are today. Chris Matthews is certainly on of these. He writes about it in his new book This Country: My Life in Politics and History.
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But perhaps the only way to really understand it is through the sharp lens of contemporary American political history. Particularly the years since the end of WWII.
Our divisions no matter how profound and how powerful, do not stand alone. They exist as a link in the broad scope of our contemporary political story. Without grasping that history, this moment is just noise.
Sure we can study history. Many great books have been written about these times. But those that have lived through all of it, who have paid attention to both the players and the events of this 75 year period are best qualified to try and figure out where we are today. Chris Matthews is certainly on of these. He writes about it in his new book This Country: My Life in Politics and History.

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