Founding Fathers: The Essential Guide to the Men Who Made America Paperback - 2007 - 1st Edition
by The Encyclopaedia Britannica (Editor); Introduction by Joseph J. Ellis
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An authoritative, accessible guide to the figures who shaped a nation
How did upstart colonists solidify the ideas celebrated in the Declaration of Independence and defeat the powerful British army? How did thinkers from disparate backgrounds shape a government that transformed modern politics? The Founding Fathers explains how, putting valuable information on this historic period at your fingertips--straight from one of the most trusted sources of information around the globe.
This comprehensive guide takes a compelling look at prominent statesmen such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and George Washington and lesser-known but influential leaders such as Samuel Chase, Charles Pinckney, and others. Alphabetized for easy reference, it also offers discussions of key issues, including slavery, the separation of powers, the presidency, and Deism and Christianity; events, such as the American Revolution, the Whiskey Rebellion, and the Louisiana Purchase; and documents, including the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Every special essay and concise entry--from "Abigail Adams" to "George Wythe"--promotes the deeper understanding of the personalities, issues, and events that only Encyclop?dia Britannica can provide.
The book's balanced, fact-based coverage of the Founding Fathers is especially relevant today, when differing interpretations of their intent are used in debates over current policies. The Founding Fathers is the ideal resource for anyone looking to hone his or her knowledge of the fascinating figures who wrote the first chapter of U.S. history.
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- Title Founding Fathers: The Essential Guide to the Men Who Made America
- Author The Encyclopaedia Britannica (Editor); Introduction by Joseph J. Ellis
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 272
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Trade Paper Press, Hoboken, N.J
- Date 2007-08-01
- Features Bibliography, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- ISBN 9780470117927 / 0470117923
- Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
- Dimensions 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.8 in (21.34 x 13.72 x 2.03 cm)
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- Chronological Period: 18th Century
- Library of Congress subjects United States - Politics and government -, Politicians - United States
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2007006001
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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