Analysis Of Classic Republicanism And The American Revolution By Gordon S. Wood

The article “Classic Republicanism and the American Revolution” is written by Brown University History Professor, Gordon S. Wood. With Wood’s own words and in text quotes from historical figures such as Hamilton and John Adams, to referencing other credited political essays, this piece was full to the brim of Republicanism ideology. Republicanism is constantly changing, in terms of what it means. Gordon Wood quotes John Adams with “Republicanism ‘may signify anything, everything, or nothing’”(14). It is important to note that a large part of what Wood is trying to convey to the audience is that Republicanism is not trying to destroy monarchical government, but it is meant to “reform and revitalize their society” and to “improve monarchy, not cut off the heads of kings” (14). With older references, it is safe to say that this piece is more modern than the information Wood has compiled in his essay. Wood joined Brown University in 1969, and

Of course, with some background knowledge and ability to comprehend more advanced English, you will be able to understand the text a bit more easily. This piece could be viewed as being directed towards Democrats, or those opposed to Republicanism for a purpose of persuasion. Scholars, students, fellow professors, and people of any and all social class can relate to this essay.
Speaking of purpose, there are endless reasons as to why Gordon S. Wood would take time to create an extensive piece of work like this. Wood conveys the message in such a positive way to really make you think. His words wrap themselves around each other and convey Wood’s message with professionalism and class. Wood is trying to open the reader’s eyes, whoever the reader may be, to why the birth of Republicanism wasn’t a negative thing, but a new horizon to social construct and the way we create our ideals, values, and most of our current beliefs as Americans