Founding Brothers (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of Founding Brothers 3 weeks ago.

• In this landmark work of history, the National Book Award—winning author of American Sphinx explores how a group of greatly gifted but deeply flawed individuals–Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and Madison–confronted the overwhelming challenges before them to set the course for our nation. The United States was more a fragile hope than a reality in 1790. During the decade that followed, the Founding Fathers–re-examined here as Founding Brothers–combined the ideals of the Declaration of Independence with the content of the Constitution to create the practical workings of our government. Through an analysis of six fascinating episodes–Hamilton and Burr’s deadly duel, Washington’s precedent-setting Farewell Address, Adams’ administration and political partnership with his wife, the debate about where to place the capital, Franklin’s attempt to force Congress to confront the issue of slavery and Madison’s attempts to block him, and Jefferson and Adams’ famous correspondence– Founding Brothers brings to life the vital issues and personalities from the most important decade in our nation’s history.

Timothy Gray approved Timothy Gray’s request to change the title of Founding Brothers Sunday, November 1 2009.

Timothy Gray approved 70% of Timothy Gray’s request to combine 27 books, including Founding Brothers, Saturday, October 31 2009. (show what wasn’t approved) (hide what wasn’t approved)

Timothy Gray edited the awards of Founding Brothers Sunday, October 18 2009.

• Added an award: Pulitzer Prize
• Added category of an award: Pulitzer Prize History
• Added year of an award: Pulitzer Prize 2001

Timothy Gray changed the title of Founding Brothers Sunday, October 18 2009.

Timothy Gray submitted a request to combine 27 books, including Founding Brothers, Sunday, October 18 2009.

Shelfari edited the description of Founding Brothers Saturday, August 1 2009.

• In this landmark work of history, the National Book Award—winning author of American Sphinx explores how a group of greatly gifted but deeply flawed individuals–Hamilton, Burr, Jefferson, Franklin, Washington, Adams, and Madison–confronted the overwhelming challenges before them to set the course for our nation. The United States was more a fragile hope than a reality in 1790. During the decade that followed, the Founding Fathers–re-examined here as Founding Brothers–combined the ideals of the Declaration of Independence with the content of the Constitution to create the practical workings of our government. Through an analysis of six fascinating episodes–Hamilton and Burr’s deadly duel, Washington’s precedent-setting Farewell Address, Adams’ administration and political partnership with his wife, the debate about where to place the capital, Franklin’s attempt to force Congress to confront the issue of slavery and Madison’s attempts to block him, and Jefferson and Adams’ famous correspondence– Founding Brothers brings to life the vital issues and personalities from the most important decade in our nation’s history.

Shelfari edited the contributors of Founding Brothers Tuesday, July 21 2009.

• reordered the contributors.
• 1 : Joseph J. Ellis:

Shelfari edited the first sentence of Founding Brothers Thursday, July 16 2009.

• On the morning of July 11, 1804, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were rowed across the Hudson River in separate boats to a secluded spot near Weehawken, New Jersey.

Shelfari edited the contributors of Founding Brothers Thursday, July 16 2009.

• Added a contributor: Joseph J. Ellis: (Primary Author)