American creation : triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the republic / Joseph J. Ellis.
By: Ellis, Joseph J.
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BookPublisher: New York : Knopf, 2007Edition: 1st ed.Description: xi, 283 p. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780307263698; 030726369X.Subject(s): United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 | United States -- History -- 1783-1815 | Statesmen -- United States -- History -- 18th century | Politicians -- United States -- History -- 18th century | Political culture -- United States -- History -- 18th century | United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 | United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1809 | National characteristics, American | United States -- History -- 1775-1783, Revolution | United States -- History -- 1783-1815 | Statesmen -- United States -- History | Politicians -- United States -- History | United States -- Politics and government | American national characteristicsDDC classification: 973.3 Summary: Presents an historical account of the twenty-eight years between the start of the War for Independence in 1775 and the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, focusing on significant people and events in the founding of the American nation.
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Presents an historical account of the twenty-eight years between the start of the War for Independence in 1775 and the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, focusing on significant people and events in the founding of the American nation.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-268) and index.
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