In American Nations, Colin Woodward argues that there are eleven regional nations in the United States, that have clashed and allied over the course of American history. How accepted or disputed is his thesis among Americanists?

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LeftoverNoodles

A map for anyone whose interested.

Snowblinded

I'm obviously not an expert, but I find it unfathomable that there are many experts who accept the idea that Philadelpha and Northwestern Texas are part of the same "regional nation". There is absolutley nothing geographically, culturally, economically, or politically connecting them.

Texa55

I had to read this book for a college course. The book was an interesting read up until about half way through. At this point his claims became and I'm quoting my professor, "ridiculous." The fact that the end of the book is basically a "I hate George Bush" session and completely deviated from the main topic didn't help. Needless to say, the book will never be assigned for class again.