A Nation Divided

The Shifting Tides of U.S. Politics

Is the end of the American experiment near? Or is this chaos exactly what we need?



Something has fundamentally changed in American politics. The lawfare, the ideological wars, and the breakdown of compromise have left many wondering if the country is collapsing.



In A Nation Divided, political commentator Steve Hartkopf argues that what looks like a crisis is actually history repeating itself in a predictable, necessary loop. From Hamilton vs. Jefferson to Trump vs. the Bureaucracy, this book reveals that the great dramas of American politics are not glitches—they are features that provide the energy for renewal.



Inside, you will discover:

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• Why the current division is historically normal and even healthy.
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• How the "shifting tides" of populism have saved the Republic before.
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• Why the fight over the soul of the country is the key to our future freedom.
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Clear, authoritative, and backed by history, this is the guide you need to understand the headlines.