American dialogue : the founders and us /
Ellis, Joseph J.
American dialogue : the founders and us / Joseph J. Ellis. - 1st ed. - New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2018. - 283 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-266) and index.
Library Journal Starred, October 2018 Pub Weekly, August 2018 Kirkus Starred, July 2018 Booklist, September 2018
". . . Joseph J. Ellis focuses the conversation on the often-asked question 'What would the Founding Fathers think?' He examines four of our most seminal historical figures through the prism of particular topics, using the perspective of the present to shed light on their views and, in turn, to make clear how their now centuries-old ideas illuminate the disturbing impasse of today's political conflicts. He discusses Jefferson and the issue of racism, Adams and the specter of economic inequality, Washington and American imperialism, Madison and the doctrine of original intent. Through these juxtapositions . . . Ellis illuminates the obstacles and pitfalls paralyzing contemporary discussions of these fundamentally important issues"--Provided by publisher.
Adult Follett School Solutions.
9780385353427
2017050340
Political culture--History.--United States
Founding Fathers of the United States.
HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800).
POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory.
HISTORY / Revolutionary.
United States--Politics and government--Philosophy.--1775-1783
United States--Politics and government--Philosophy.--2017-
E183 / .E436 2018
973.3
American dialogue : the founders and us / Joseph J. Ellis. - 1st ed. - New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2018. - 283 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-266) and index.
Library Journal Starred, October 2018 Pub Weekly, August 2018 Kirkus Starred, July 2018 Booklist, September 2018
". . . Joseph J. Ellis focuses the conversation on the often-asked question 'What would the Founding Fathers think?' He examines four of our most seminal historical figures through the prism of particular topics, using the perspective of the present to shed light on their views and, in turn, to make clear how their now centuries-old ideas illuminate the disturbing impasse of today's political conflicts. He discusses Jefferson and the issue of racism, Adams and the specter of economic inequality, Washington and American imperialism, Madison and the doctrine of original intent. Through these juxtapositions . . . Ellis illuminates the obstacles and pitfalls paralyzing contemporary discussions of these fundamentally important issues"--Provided by publisher.
Adult Follett School Solutions.
9780385353427
2017050340
Political culture--History.--United States
Founding Fathers of the United States.
HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800).
POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory.
HISTORY / Revolutionary.
United States--Politics and government--Philosophy.--1775-1783
United States--Politics and government--Philosophy.--2017-
E183 / .E436 2018
973.3