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Promise of American Life

Promise of American Life

Written by: Herbert Croly
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 This groundbreaking book serves as a manifesto for Progressive beliefs, predicting the shift from competitive capitalism to corporate dominance and the evolution of government towards a welfare state. By the time of Herbert Croly’s passing in 1930, only 7,500 copies of The Promise of American Life had been sold. Yet, its impact was profound, notably shaping the political landscape and influencing Theodore Roosevelt to embrace the principles of The New Nationalism.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion Art Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • 042 - Problems of Reconstruction Part 1 - State Institutional Reform

    042 - Problems of Reconstruction Part 1 - State Institutional Reform
    Feb 19 2026
    This groundbreaking book serves as a manifesto for Progressive beliefs, predicting the shift from competitive capitalism to corporate dominance and the evolution of government towards a welfare state. By the time of Herbert Croly’s passing in 1930, only 7,500 copies of The Promise of American Life had been sold. Yet, its impact was profound, notably shaping the political landscape and influencing Theodore Roosevelt to embrace the principles of The New Nationalism.
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    47 mins
  • 041 - Democracy and Peace

    041 - Democracy and Peace
    Feb 18 2026
    This groundbreaking book serves as a manifesto for Progressive beliefs, predicting the shift from competitive capitalism to corporate dominance and the evolution of government towards a welfare state. By the time of Herbert Croly’s passing in 1930, only 7,500 copies of The Promise of American Life had been sold. Yet, its impact was profound, notably shaping the political landscape and influencing Theodore Roosevelt to embrace the principles of The New Nationalism.
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    16 mins
  • 040 - A stable American international system

    040 - A stable American international system
    Feb 17 2026
    This groundbreaking book serves as a manifesto for Progressive beliefs, predicting the shift from competitive capitalism to corporate dominance and the evolution of government towards a welfare state. By the time of Herbert Croly’s passing in 1930, only 7,500 copies of The Promise of American Life had been sold. Yet, its impact was profound, notably shaping the political landscape and influencing Theodore Roosevelt to embrace the principles of The New Nationalism.
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    19 mins
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