In The Middle Road, the terms democrat, republican, liberal, and conservative are defined. Readers learn how these philosophies dominated and shifted during the years covered in this volume.
Christopher Collier is professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. His field is early American history, especially the history of Connecticut and the American Revolution.
James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children and has contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life.