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The Dying Citizen

Biography & History

The Dying Citizen

Victor Davis Hanson

The United States has historically thrived as a nation of immigrants, unified by the revolutionary principle that all individuals are created equal, as declared in its founding documents. This belief fostered a cohesive national identity, requiring newcomers to adopt English and integrate into American customs to prevent the cultural fragmentation that plagued Europe. However, this tradition of assimilation faces challenges today due to a surge in undocumented immigration, with many migrants neither pursuing citizenship nor embracing American values, thereby weakening national unity. Simultaneously, the Constitution, a cornerstone of American democracy for over two centuries, is under attack by a growing movement advocating its abolition. Critics argue that the Constitution limits progress on issues like climate change and income inequality, proposing expanded presidential powers and a shift from meritocracy to enforced equality. This push, often driven by societal envy and a rejection of the framers' intent to protect individual freedoms, threatens to replace the Constitution with a more radical framework, jeopardizing the nation’s foundational principles.

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The book delves into the complexities of American democracy, exploring how historical ideals of unity and equality have been challenged by modern societal shifts. It examines the influence of unelected power structures, the erosion of the middle class, the resurgence of tribalism, and the impact of globalization on national identity. Through a critical lens, it also addresses the growing debate over the relevance of the U.S. Constitution in an increasingly diverse and polarized society. This thought-provoking narrative invites readers to reflect on the balance between tradition and progress in shaping the nation’s future.

Résumé du livre

Victor Davis Hanson is a nationally syndicated columnist for Tribune Media Services, a professor emeritus of classics at California State University, Fresno, and the Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow in Classics and Military History at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. In addition, he teaches military history and classics every autumn semester at Hillsdale College as the Wayne & Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History.

“Globalization has enriched the planet beyond belief, leading to ever-increased demands of perfection. And thanks to 24/7 communications, we all instantaneously know when these expectations aren't met.”

“Democratic citizenship requires knowledge of war—and now, in the age of weapons of mass annihilation, more than ever.”

"Winning against impossible odds—when most others cannot or would not try—is the only mark of a great general.”

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Middle Class Collapse: Democracy’s Fragile Foundation

Immigration and the Erosion of American Unity

Unelected Power: The Rise of America’s Deep State

Tribalism’s Resurgence: Dividing Modern America

Rewriting America: The Fight Over the Constitution

Globalization's Hidden Costs to American Sovereignty

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