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“The battle between liberty and power continued in the new republic, as it has throughout history. Today, more than 200 years later, the United States is still trying to “improve and perpetuate” the government it inherited from the angry mobs, who started the American Revolution, and the Foundering Fathers, who created this great republic.”

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Founding Brothers

On June 6, 2010 By

Honest glimpses into the reality of the founding era are always important to provide a better understanding of the people involved, and Ellis provides such a glimpse here.

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Much of Jefferson’s history has been written in admiration without a real glimpse at his real character… Recent authors, such as Ellis have been more realistic and direct…

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1776

On April 12, 2010 By

In 1776 David McCullough tells the story of the Revolutionary War in the year 1776.

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Alexander Hamilton

On April 12, 2010 By

Washington was surely the greatest and most essential of the founding fathers, but which founder was closest and most dear to Washington through his biggest military and political battles and at the close of his life?

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