American creation triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the Republic
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New York : Random House Large Print, c2007.
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Large Print
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1st large print ed.
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9780739326183 (pbk.), 073932618X (pbk.)
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xii, 493 pages (large print) ; 22 cm.
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Published
New York : Random House Large Print, c2007.
Edition
1st large print ed.
Language
English
ISBN
9780739326183 (pbk.), 073932618X (pbk.)

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Originally published: New York : A.A. Knopf, 2007.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 411-461) and index.
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"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.

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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 (1st large print ed.). Random House Large Print.

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Ellis, Joseph J. 2007. American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies At the Founding of the Republic. Random House Large Print.

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Ellis, Joseph J. American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies At the Founding of the Republic Random House Large Print, 2007.

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Ellis, Joseph J. American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies At the Founding of the Republic 1st large print ed., Random House Large Print, 2007.

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