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Read the archive   of Wattenberg's   syndicated column     Economic Bubbles From the Railroad boom to the dot.com crazy economic bubbles have shaped and shaken our Economy. But, are these always a ... more Al Shanker, Tough Liberal As labor leader and president of the American Federation of Teachers Albert Shanker was one of the most influential figures in ... more   The Great Upheaval: America and the birth of the Modern World 1788 through 1800 main page The Great Upheaval: America and the birth of the Modern World 1788 through 1800 Aired 10/14/2007 At the end of the 18th century a remarkable group of leaders and philosophers presided over a ferment that would change the world forever. Over 12 turbulent and violent years reform swept through France, Russia and a fragile newborn America. To explore the magnitude of this era we are joined by Jay Winik, author of the best selling book “The Great Upheaval: America and the birth of the Modern World 1788 through 1800” The topic before the house: The Great Upheaval This week on Think Tank   Read the full transcript   Jay Winik     historian, and author of "The Great Upheavel: America and the birth of the Modern World 1788 through 1800" and "April 1865: The Month That Saved America" Originally Aired: 10/14/2007     Be sure to also check out: Here are some previous Think Tank programs that may be of interest. Al Shanker, Tough Liberal   aired 9/23/2007 Interview with Margaret MacMillan   aired 4/20/2006 Whatever Happened to Socialism?   aired 6/13/2002 Send us your thoughts Think Tank is made possible by generous support from the Smith Richardson Foundation, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Foundation, the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, the John M. Olin Foundation, the Donner Canadian Foundation, the Dodge Jones Foundation, and Pfizer, Inc. ©Copyright Think Tank. All rights reserved.     Web development by Bean Creative.