American creation : triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the republic
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Published
New York : A. A. Knopf, 2007.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
ISBN
9780307276452 (pbk), 9780307263698, 030726369X
Physical Desc
xi, 283 pages ; 25 cm.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Blanchard Community Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 973.3 | On Shelf |
Goleta Valley Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 973.3 | On Shelf |
Lompoc Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 973.3 | On Shelf |
Santa Maria Public Library - Adult Non-Fiction | 973.3 | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : A. A. Knopf, 2007.
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9780307276452 (pbk), 9780307263698, 030726369X
Notes
General Note
"This is a Borzoi book"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and 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
National characteristics, American.
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 . A. A. Knopf.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ellis, Joseph J. 2007. American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies At the Founding of the Republic. A. A. Knopf.
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 A. A. Knopf, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ellis, Joseph J. American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies At the Founding of the Republic A. A. Knopf, 2007.
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