Gordon Wood talked about his book The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States. He was interviewed by Richard Brookhiser onstage at the New York Historical Society. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.

"The Idea of America: Reflections on the Birth of the United States" was part of the series Revolution!, a program of the New York Historical Society Bernard and Irene Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series.