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Richard Hofstadter

Richard Hofstadter (1916–1970) was one of the leading American historians and intellectuals of the twentieth century. Throughout his career, he worked at many universities, most recently as the DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University. His works include the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Age of Reform and Anti-intellectualism in American Life.
Progressive Historians
The American Political Tradition
Great Issues in American History, Vol. III
Great Issues in American History, Vol. II
Anti-Intellectualism in American Life

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Progressive Historians
The American Political Tradition
Great Issues in American History, Vol. III
Great Issues in American History, Vol. II
Anti-Intellectualism in American Life

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