triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the republic Ellis, Joseph J. (Joseph John-Michael) III 1943- creator text bibliography biography nyu New York Alfred A. Knopf 2007 1st ed. monographic eng

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xi, 283 p. ; 25 cm. 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. Prologue: the founding -- The year -- The winter -- The argument -- The treaty -- The conspiracy -- The purchase. Joseph J. Ellis. "This is a Borzoi book"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. n-us--- Statesmen United States History 18th century Estadistas Estados Unidos Historia Siglo XVIII Politicians United States History 18th century Políticos Estados Unidos Historia Siglo XVIII Political culture United States History 18th century National characteristics, American Cultura política Estados Unidos Historia Siglo XVIII United States History Revolution, 1775-1783 United States History 1783-1815 United States Politics and government 1775-1783 United States Politics and government 1783-1809 Estados Unidos Historia Revolución, 1775-1783 Estados Unidos Historia 1783-1815 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 1775-1783 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 1783-1809 002 E 302.1 E47a 2007 973.3 9780307263698 030726369X DLC 070205 20230404125808.0 spa