American dialogue : the founders and us / Joseph J. Ellis.
"The author of the best-selling The Founding Brothers and The Quartet now gives us a deeply insightful examination of the relevance of Jefferson's, Madison's, and Adams's views to some of the most divisive issues in American politics and society today. The story of history is a ceaseless conversation between past and present, and in American Dialogue, Joseph Ellis uses the perspective of the present to shed light on the views of the Founding Fathers. Examining four of the most seminal historical figures through the prism of particular topics, he makes clear how their now centuries-old ideas illuminate the disturbing impasse of today's political conflicts. He discusses Jefferson and the issue of racism, Adams and the specter of economic inequality, Washington and American imperialism, Madison and the doctrine of original intent. Through these juxtapositions--and in his hallmark dramatic and compelling narrative voice--Ellis illuminates the obstacles and pitfalls paralyzing contemporary discussions of these fundamentally important issues"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9780385353427
- ISBN: 0385353421
- Physical Description: x, 283 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., [2018]
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages [243]-266) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Preface: My self-evident truth -- RACE. Then: Thomas Jefferson ; Now: Abiding backlash -- EQUALITY. Then: John Adams ; Now: Our gilded age -- LAW. Then: James Madison ; Now: Immaculate misconceptions -- ABROAD. Then: George Washington ; Now: At peace with war -- Epilogue: Leadership. |
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Abington Community Library | 973.3 ELLIS (Text) | 50687011605733 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Albright Memorial Library | 973.3 ELLIS (Text) | 50686015404143 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Allentown Public Library | 973.3 ELLI (Text) | 34455006496828 | Adult Nonfiction 1st FL | Available | - |
Bethlehem Main Library | 973.3 (Text) | 33062009062630 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Blossburg Memorial Library | 973.3 ELL (Text) | 30063001041351 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Cambria County Library | 973.3 E477am (Text) | 85131001627810 | CACM Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Dillsburg Area Public Library | Adults 973.3 ELL Nonfiction (Text) | 34001001340726 | Adult Area | Available | - |
Emmaus Public Library | 973.3 ELLI (Text) | 36446001973083 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Hollidaysburg Area Public Library | 973.3 Ell 2018 (Text)
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Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation 2018
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