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The founders at home : the building of America, 1735-1817
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Title
The founders at home : the building of America, 1735-1817 / Myron Magnet.
ISBN
9780393240214 (hbk.)
0393240215 (hbk.)
Edition
First edition.
Published
New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2014]
Physical Description
viii, 472 pages, 32 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Summary
Discusses the history of America's Founding Fathers through their words and actions but also through the architectural treasures of the homes they built while they conspired to change the world.
Format
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Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 09, 2014
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
The Americanness of the American Revolution
The firebrands. Conceived in liberty: William Livingston and the case for revolution ; Conservative revolutionaries: the Lees of Stratford Hall
The federalists. George Washington: in pursuit of fame ; General Washington ; President Washington ; John Jay: America's indispensable diplomat ; Alexander Hamilton and the American dream
The republicans. Thomas Jefferson: Monticello's shadows ; James Madison: theory ; James Madison: practice.
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