Founding Brothers
by Joseph J. Ellis
Taste attributes: historicaldocumentarybiographypoliticalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringsocial commentaryunlikely connectionsall consuming quest
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, serious non-fiction book, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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3.2 / 5
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About This Book
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.The United States was more a fragile hope than a reality in 1790.
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- Author
- Joseph J. Ellis
- Published
- 2000
- Pages
- 304
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- Open Library
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