Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation Ellis Joseph J.Paperback
Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation Ellis Joseph J.Paperback In this landmark work of history and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Joseph J. During the decade that followed, the Founding…
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Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation Ellis Joseph J.Paperback
In this landmark work of history and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Joseph J. During the decade that followed, the Founding Fathers--re-examined here as Founding Brothers--combined the ideals of the Declaration of Independence with the content of the Constitution to create the practical workings of our government. Ellis explores how a group of greatly gifted but deeply flawed individuals--Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and Madison--confronted the overwhelming challenges before them to set the course for our nation.The United States was more a fragile hope than a reality in 1790.
Through an analysis of six fascinating episodes--Hamilton and Burr's deadly duel, Washington's precedent-setting Farewell Address, Adams' administration and political partnership with his wife, the debate about where to place the capital, Franklin's attempt to force Congress
Revolutionary Brothers
The Brothers Hawthorne
The Brothers Hawthorne
The Brothers Hawthorne