AMERICAN CREATION: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic
by Ellis, Joseph J
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 030726369X
- ISBN 13
- 9780307263698
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About This Item
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 2007. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This subtle, brilliant examination of the period between the War of Independence and the Louisiana Purchase puts Pulitzer-winner Ellis [AMERICAN SPHINX, FOUNDING BROTHERS] among the finest of America's narrative historians. Six stories, each centering on a significant creative achievement or failure, combine to portray often flawed men and their efforts to lay the republic's foundation. Set against the extraordinary establishment of the most liberal nation-state in the history of Western Civilization. in the most extensive and richly endowed plot of ground on the planet are the terrible costs of victory, including the perpetuation of slavery and the cruel oppression of Native Americans. Ellis blames the founders' failures on their decision to opt for an evolutionary revolution, not a risky severance with tradition (as would happen, murderously, in France, which necessitated compromises, like retaining slavery). Despite the injustices and brutalities that resulted, Ellis argues, this deferral strategy was a profound insight rooted in a realistic appraisal of how enduring social change best happens. [Publisher's Weekly]. As new, unread. first edition, first printing. in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket.[Not remainder-marked or price-clipped] NF46
Synopsis
Joseph Ellis is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Founding Brothers . His portrait of Thomas Jefferson, American Sphinx , won the National Book Award. He is the Ford Foundation Professor of History at Mount Holyoke College. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts, with his wife, Ellen, and their youngest son, Alex.
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- Joe Staats, Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12065
- Title
- AMERICAN CREATION: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic
- Author
- Ellis, Joseph J
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New As New
- Jacket Condition
- Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- ISBN 10
- 030726369X
- ISBN 13
- 9780307263698
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY, U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 2007
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Ethnic Studies, General, General, Political, Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)
- Product_type
- 2
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