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American dialogue : the founders and us / Joseph J. Ellis.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.Edition: 1st edDescription: 283 p. ; 25 cmISBN:
  • 9780385353427
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: American DialogueDDC classification:
  • 973.3 23
LOC classification:
  • E183 .E436 2018
Other classification:
  • HIS036030 | POL010000 | HIS031000
Summary: ". . . 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.
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Martha's Vineyard High School Library HISTORY 973.3/ELL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39844500060218

Includes bibliographical references (p. 243-266) and index.

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". . . 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.

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