A Great Disorder

In "A Great Disorder," Richard Slotkin analyzes the deep ideological chasm between Red America and Blue America, rooted in their conflicting interpretations of history, patriotism, and national identity. The audiobook explores five foundational myths—Frontier, Founding, Civil War (Emancipation vs. Lost Cause), and the Good War—that shape American identity. Slotkin illustrates how these myths influence contemporary political culture and highlights the tensions between a racially exclusive vision of America and a pluralistic one that champions rights and opportunities for all. As these narratives clash, the future of American democracy hangs in the balance.