
The American Future, by Simon Schama
This is the most exhilarating book that has been written about America for at least eight years, although it depends on the premise that the influence of George W. Bush is over and that Barack Obama will be the next president.
Simon Schama is fortunate that this outcome looks more likely by the day.

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