The Role of Philosophy and Literature in building up the National Identity of the early 19th century United States

By Keijo Virtanen

1. Introduction
2. The Quest for Nationalism
3. The Intellectual Climate
4. Two Philosophies
5. History and Literature
6. Conclusion
7. Works consulted

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