American creation : triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the Republic
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Adult Nonfiction (Large Print) - South Wing Main Floor
LP 973.3 El594
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LP 973.3 El594
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Format
Large Print
Physical Desc
xii, 493 pages (large print) ; 22 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Originally published: New York : A.A. Knopf, 2007.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 411-461) 498and index.
Description
An ironic examination of the founding years of our country. Historian 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. 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. And 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.--From publisher description.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Large print books.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Politicians -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Statesmen -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- History -- 1783-1815.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Politicians -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Statesmen -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- History -- 1783-1815.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ellis, J. J. (2007). American creation: triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the Republic (First large print edition.). Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ellis, Joseph J.. 2007. American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies At the Founding of the Republic. Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ellis, Joseph J.. American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies At the Founding of the Republic Random House Large Print, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ellis, Joseph J.. American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies At the Founding of the Republic First large print edition., Random House Large Print, 2007.
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