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Author Ellis, Joseph J., author.

Title American creation : triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the republic / Joseph J. Ellis.

Publication Info. New York, NY : Alfred A. Knopf, 2007.
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 Axe Kansas Collection J Schick  973.3 El59ac 2007    ---  Lib Use Only
 Eureka Non-Fiction  973.3 Ell    ---  Available
Edition 1st ed.
Description xi, 283 pages ; 25 cm
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Note "This is a Borzoi book"--Title page verso.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Foreword -- Prologue: The Founding -- The Year -- The Winter -- The Argument -- The Treaty -- The Conspiracy -- The Purchase -- Afterword.
Summary 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.
Subject United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States -- History -- 1783-1815.
Statesmen -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Politicians -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
Political culture -- United States -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783.
United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809.
National characteristics, American.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
HISTORY -- United States -- Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
National characteristics, American. (OCoLC)fst01033342
Political culture. (OCoLC)fst01069263
Politics and government (OCoLC)fst01919741
Politicians. (OCoLC)fst01069915
Statesmen. (OCoLC)fst01131990
United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
United States -- History -- 1775-1783, Revolution.
United States -- History -- 1783-1815.
Statesmen -- United States -- History.
Politicians -- United States -- History.
United States -- Politics and government.
American national characteristics.
American Revolution (United States : 1775-1783) (OCoLC)fst01351668
Chronological Term 1700-1815
Genre/Form History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
ISBN 9780307263698
030726369X
Standard No. 99816879576

 
    
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