American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic (Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper))
by Joseph Ellis
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Author: Joseph EllisEdition: Paperback
Format: Large Print
Published: 2007-10-30
ISBN: 073932618X
Number of pages: 512
Publisher: Random House Large Print
Book Reviews of American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic (Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper))
Book Review: A great starting point
Summary: 4 Stars
Admittedly, there's not much new here, but this concise, well written, thought provoking book still serves as an excellent introduction to the many complex issues faced by the founding generation. The chapters on early U. S.-Native American relations, and the Louisiana Purchase were particularly illuminating.
Summary of American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic (Random House Large Print (Cloth/Paper))
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’s founding, and illuminates the emerging philosophies, shifting alliances, and personal and political foibles of our now iconic leaders–Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, and Adams. He casts an incisive eye on the founders’ achievements, arguing that the American Revolution was, paradoxically, an evolution–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’ most enduring legacy.Ellis is equally incisive about their failures, and he makes clear how their inability to abolish slavery and to reach a just settlement with the Native Americans has played an equally important role in shaping our national character. With eloquence and insight, Ellis strips the mythic veneer of the revolutionary generation to reveal men both human and inspired, possessed of both brilliance and blindness. American Creation is an audiobook that delineates an era of flawed greatness, at a time when understanding our origins is more important than ever.
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