Bibliograph

American creation, triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the republic, Joseph J. Ellis

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American creation, triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the republic, Joseph J. Ellis

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

American creation

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

83609481

Responsibility statement

Joseph J. Ellis

Sub title

triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the republic

Summary

From the first shots fired at Lexington to the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase, Joseph J. Ellis guides us through the decisive issues of the nation<U+2019>s founding, and illuminates the emerging philosophies, shifting alliances, and personal and political foibles of our now iconic leaders<U+2013>Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, and Adams. He casts an incisive eye on the founders<U+2019> achievements, arguing that the American Revolution was, paradoxically, an evolution<U+2013>and that part of what made it so extraordinary was the gradual pace at which it occurred. He explains how the idea of a strong federal government was eventually embraced by the American people, and details the emergence of the two-party system, which stands as the founders<U+2019> most enduring legacy.

Target audience

adult

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