Delve into the foundational ideas of American manhood and citizenship in this critical study of US history. Explore how capitalist ideals forged an imagined fraternity of white men, intricately linking race and gender with national identity from the Revolutionary era through the 1850s. This book offers essential insights into the construction of privilege and oppression. It is a must-read for students of American Studies, gender studies, and political science in India seeking a deeper understanding of national belonging.