Ellis, Joseph J.

American creation : triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the republic / Joseph J. Ellis. - 1st ed. - New York : Knopf, 2007. - xi, 283 p. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-268) and index.

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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.

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Statesmen--History--United States--18th century.
Politicians--History--United States--18th century.
Political culture--History--United States--18th century.
National characteristics, American.
Statesmen--History.--United States
Politicians--History.--United States
American national characteristics.


United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States--History--1783-1815.
United States--Politics and government--1775-1783.
United States--Politics and government--1783-1809.
United States--History--1775-1783, Revolution.
United States--History--1783-1815.
United States--Politics and government.

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