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Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation
Founding Brothers The Revolutionary Generation
Author: Joseph J. Ellis
In this landmark work of history, the National Book Award-winning author of American Sphinx explores how a group of greatly gifted but deeply flawed individuals -- Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and Madison -- confronted the overwhelming challenges before them to set the course for our nation. — Fathers -...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780375705243
ISBN-10: 0375705244
Publication Date: 2/5/2002
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 117 ratings
Publisher: Vintage
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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reviewed Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
Ellis is a prominent historical writer; this book offers details on the founding fathers generation including Hamilton, Burr, Washington, Jefferson, etc.
reviewed Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation on + 9 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
This book provides several views of history in which the average person is unlikely to have access. An entertaining, historical read.
helenhd avatar reviewed Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I had to read this book for school and I was pleasantly surprised by it. Even though it is non-fiction, it reads like a novel. It kept my attention better than any textbook would and I will most definitely read it again for pleasure!
jjt001 avatar reviewed Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation on + 27 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Loved the subject matter, but the writing was a little over the top. He could have said things more succinctly, but I liked the research and organization. Definitely worth the read.
nccorthu avatar reviewed Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation on + 569 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
A great Pulitzer prize winning book. It develops the parts of the history of our founding that have been missing or forgotten. Goes into the thought processes of the "founding Brothers" ( Not fathers) and how they handled their relationships and what made them tick. From Washington to Adams, Jefferson, Franklin, Hamilton and even gos into Burr and the duel. Really recommend it.
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moosesue avatar reviewed Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation on + 28 more book reviews
As per our daughter who needed to read this for her high school history class-"this book was pretty good."


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