Humanitas: American Republic

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Humanitas: The American Republic guides students through a series of primary documents tracing the growth and evolution of the American experiment. Book 1 explores the creation of a new government and culture, early American literature and religious movements, the path to emancipation, and more. Book 2 explores the onset and duration of the Civil War, the societal reckonings of the reconstruction era, and more. Rooted in the Renaissance humanists’ clarion call to return ad fontes, this brand-new upper school humanities curriculum promises to bring students “back to the sources.” Geared towards history, humanities, and humane letters courses, the Humanitas series offers a continuous, unfolding narrative of Western Civilization through a series of carefully curated primary source documents. Read more