What inspired the choice to focus on the period 1815-1848 in American history?
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What inspired the choice to focus on the period 1815-1848 in American history?
Did anyone else feel that the political debates of the time mirrored some modern issues?
How did the author decide which events or figures to emphasize in this sweeping history?