Published Jun 28, 2021
The Surprising Pessimism of America's Founding Fathers
Delve into the surprising pessimism of America's Founding Fathers as Dennis C. Rasmussen explores their disillusionment with the nascent republic, contrasting their concerns with James Madison's enduring optimism, while reflecting on the lasting resilience of American democracy amid fears of partisanship and civic decline.
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