Books matching: emergence of political parties
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"Washingon: The Indispensable Man" by James Thomas Flexner is a comprehensive biography based on the author's four-volume set. The book covers the main points of George Washington's life, offering a detailed look at his character, achievements, and impact on American history. Flexner's writing style, while informative, is noted to be somewhat formal and lacking in casualness, making it a more challenging read for some. However, the book is praised for providing a thorough account of Washington's life, including insights into his thoughts, actions, and relationships with other historical figures.
No American is more completely misunderstood than George Washington. He is generally believed to have been, by birth and training, a rich, conservative, British-oriented Virginia aristocrat. As a matt...- #2
Save:"American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic" by Joseph J. Ellis serves as a good introduction to the American Revolution and the early years of the American republic. Ellis delves into seminal events like the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the winter at Valley Forge, the emergence of political parties, and the Louisiana Purchase to illustrate how the United States came to be. Through a readable style, the book provides an excellent history of this era, exploring themes of libertarianism versus centralism, the complexities of early U.S. Indian policy, and the pragmatic decisions made by key figures like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Ellis weaves together a comprehensive view of the early U.S. through six episodes, shedding light on the break with Britain, the creation of the Constitution, the challenges of dealing with native Americans, and the significant impact of the Louisiana Purchase. offers a fresh perspective on well-known historical events, humanizing the founding fathers and highlighting the complexities of their relationships, decisions, and the evolution of the American government system.
IF PERMITTED the historical license to stretch the definition of a year, then the fifteen months between the shots fired at Lexington and Concord in April of 1775 and the adoption of the Declaration o... - #3
Save:'His Excellency: George Washington' by Joseph J. Ellis is a concise biography that offers a portrait of George Washington, focusing on his character and personal life rather than just historical events. Ellis strikes a fine balance between biographical narrative and historical background, making Washington come alive through his military career and political rise to power. The author's writing style is easy and flowing, almost conversational, which helps in engaging the reader with Washington's life.
HISTORY FIRST noticed George Washington in 1753, as a daring and resourceful twenty-one-year-old messenger sent on a dangerous mission into the American wilderness. He carried a letter from the govern...
