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Ellis focuses on six crucial moments in the life of the new nation, including a secret dinner at which the seat of the nation's capital was determined--in exchange for support of Hamilton's financial plan; Washington's precedent-setting Farewell Address; and the Hamilton and Burr duel. Most interesting, perhaps, is the debate (still dividing scholars today) over the meaning of the Revolution. In a fascinating chapter on the renewed friendship between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson at the end of their lives, Ellis points out the fundamental differences between the Republicans, who saw the Revolution as a liberating act and hold the Declaration of Independence most sacred, and the Federalists, who saw the revolution as a step in the building of American nationhood and hold the Constitution most dear. Throughout the text, Ellis explains the personal, face-to-face nature of early American politics--and notes that the members of the revolutionary generation were conscious of the fact that they were establishing precedents on which future generations would rely.
In Founding Brothers, Ellis (whose American Sphinx won the National Book Award for nonfiction in 1997) has written an elegant and engaging narrative, sure to become a classic. Highly recommended. --Sunny Delaney -- Dieser Text bezieht sich auf eine andere Ausgabe: Gebundene Ausgabe .
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On the morning of July 11, 1804, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were rowed across the Hudson River in separate boats to a secluded spot near Weehawken, New Jersey. Lesen Sie die erste Seite
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Ellis is a terrific writer. History comes alive in this stirring narrative...the action starts in the opening pages with the most famous duel in American history and ends in the final chapter with a glowing review of the fued/friendship between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
John Adams, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington are examined in great detail by Ellis. Adams "enlightened diplomacy" negotiated a critical peace treaty with France. Burr is an opportunist and manipulator who was never forgiven for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
Franklin, (who is not given the same attention as others) is a scientific genius who uses the press to attack political enemies, particularly those who were advocates of slavery.
Hamilton restored public credit but also nurtured power for the commercial elite at the expense of the large landowners. Jefferson is the brilliant author of the Declaration of Independance. Madison's nickname in Congress is "Big Knive" for his ability to cut up opposition to legislation he sponsors.
And Washington is the "American Untouchable," a great horseman and pragmatic military man who is clearly not as well read as other leaders of his generation but becomes by far the greatest legend among the people.
The combined talents of the founding fathers provided the intellectual energy that allowed our nation to survive. Ellis is a talented writer, impressive researcher and a towering patriot. Highly recommended.
Bert Ruiz
The concept in Founding Brothers is quite original as American history from two perspectives. First, Professor Ellis focuses on how the American revolution was different from colonial revolts before and after, and other attempts to establish republics. Second, he encapsulates his points around six themed incidents and relationships, built on Lytton's Strachey's example in Eminent Victorians.
The book's primary thesis is that it is the political leaders of the American revolution who were the essential difference in the creating the new nation's initial, and unprecedented, success. Professor Ellis focuses attention in the book primarily on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin, and Abigail Adams.
In each of six vignettes, you get a new perspective on what happened from afar in space and time, and a refined view of what happened in detail by examining the situation from many perspectives.
The book opens with the Aaron Burr-Alexander Hamilton duel.
Washington and Franklin come across the best in the book, particularly in acting in ways that were principled, disinterested and competent. For example, both of them realized that slavery was inconsistent with the revolutionary principles.
I came away convinced by Professor Ellis's point that the self-awareness of playing a historical mission was critical.
After you finish enjoying the what if considerations in Founding Brothers concerning the American revolution, I suggest that you think about where a principled and supportive role could make a difference in what you do and care about.
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