Total Page : 288
Publisher : Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media
Publication Date : 2004 11 30
>> One of the best books I ve read
I ve been studying American History for some time now and this is one of the most interesting lively books I ve read Such detailed and well researched stories all of which summarize some of the most important events in the early years of our government My hats off to the the author for the amazing amount of dedication he put into this book You can tell when an author adores his subject and this is a great example Thank you Mr Ellis
>> After winning independence how do you sustain it
This is an entertaining narrative of the challenges in American unity in the 1790s through the eyes of principal figures Washington Adams Jefferson Franklin Hamilton Burr Madison Monroe It reveals their convictions alliances and enmity in a period as likely to yield disaster as success
The tale begins with the duel between Hamilton and Burr 11 July 1804 reverts to Jefferson s 20 June 1790 dinner for Hamilton and Madison and ends with the rapprochement of Adams and Jefferson and their deaths 4 July 1826 The author skillfully explores the major dilemmas of the period location of a national capital nationalization of state war debts foreign relations and trade political activism and party formation slavery regional rivalry and the balance of power between the national and state governments
Ultimately this is a rich tapestry of competing visions collaboration compromise and unity that afforded national survival and enduring precedents Highly recommended
>> What I think about Founding Brothers
I needed this book for a college course Having read it I will not be selling it This is an excellent book that delves into what formed our country into what it is today I would heartily endorse it for anyone who is an American History buff
