Published Sep 8, 2008
Joseph Ellis on American Creation and the Founding
Joseph Ellis offers a profound exploration of America's founding by dissecting the complexities of the Founding Fathers' intentions, triumphs, and failures, particularly regarding slavery and Native American issues. His analysis touches on George Washington's military strategy shift and pivotal political innovations like the Constitution and the two-party system, providing a sophisticated narrative of the era's monumental challenges and achievements.
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