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American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic

Joseph J. Ellis

3.9/5 ( ratings)

An ironic examination of the founding years of the United States of America. Historian Ellis guides readers thru the decisive issues of the nation's founding, and illuminates the emerging philosophies, shifting alliances, and personal and political foibles of now iconic leaders. He explains how the idea of a strong federal government, championed by Washington, was eventually embraced by the American people, the majority of whom had to be won over. He details the emergence of the two-party system--then a political novelty--which today stands as the founders' most enduring legacy. But Ellis is equally incisive about their failures, making 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. Ellis strips the mythic veneer of the revolutionary generation to reveal men possessed of both brilliance and blindness.

Language: English

Pages: 299

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf/Random House (NY/Toronto)

Release: October 30, 2007

ISBN: 030726369X

ISBN 13: 9780307263698

American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic

Joseph J. Ellis

3.9/5 ( ratings)

An ironic examination of the founding years of the United States of America. Historian Ellis guides readers thru the decisive issues of the nation's founding, and illuminates the emerging philosophies, shifting alliances, and personal and political foibles of now iconic leaders. He explains how the idea of a strong federal government, championed by Washington, was eventually embraced by the American people, the majority of whom had to be won over. He details the emergence of the two-party system--then a political novelty--which today stands as the founders' most enduring legacy. But Ellis is equally incisive about their failures, making 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. Ellis strips the mythic veneer of the revolutionary generation to reveal men possessed of both brilliance and blindness.

Language: English

Pages: 299

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf/Random House (NY/Toronto)

Release: October 30, 2007

ISBN: 030726369X

ISBN 13: 9780307263698

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