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Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation
Author: Joseph J. Ellis

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Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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ISBN-13: 9780375705243 - ISBN-10: 0375705244
Pages: 304


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Audio CD (Unabridged), Hardcover

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In this landmark work of history, the National Book Award-winning author of American Sphinx 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. 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. 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 to confront the issue of slavery and Madison's attempts to block him, and Jefferson and Adams' famous correspondence -- Founding Brothers brings to life the vital issues and personalities from the most important decade in our nation's history.

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Judi T. wrote on 6/9/2008...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Loved the subject matter, but the writing was a little over the top. He could have said things more succinctly, but I liked the research and organization. Definitely worth the read.

Kat J. wrote on 11/13/2006...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

This book provides several views of history in which the average person is unlikely to have access. An entertaining, historical read.

Matt B. (BuffaloSavage) wrote on 11/6/2006...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Interesting balance of political ideas and personalities of founding fathers such as Hamilton, Jefferson, Adams, and Washington.

Chris B. wrote on 1/29/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Ellis is a prominent historical writer; this book offers details on the founding fathers generation including Hamilton, Burr, Washington, Jefferson, etc.

Eileen T. wrote on 4/13/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

The writing is boring but worth it. Good information.


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Milton C. (Tarheel57) wrote on 9/10/2009...


I wish I had read this before seeing the PBS series. It is illuminating to see behind the veil of time and learn about the human qualities of these great men who are usually viewed through our history books as near perfect. It is also greatly satisfying to read a book that is so well written. Mr Ellis offers us a slice of history that is not only extremely well researched but also literate and highly readable. I loved this book.

John O. (buzzby) - La Quinta, CA wrote on 6/24/2009...


Author puts his emphasis on their personalities and to some extent, their relationships (it was before they invented Twitter, so much of what they said was by correspondence, most of it was more profound than "R U in the bathroom?", and there were only 140 or so letters between Jefferson and Adams in 25 years, for instance.) Rather short book, so you could define it as an "easy read".

Don H. wrote on 8/22/2008...


Good book

Sam P. wrote on 6/22/2005...


great book. very interesting. very accurate.

Bill V. wrote on 6/6/2005...


Good book on the early days of our country.


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