Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation
Joseph J. Ellis
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.
Award History
1 wins · 2 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulitzer Prize in HistoryMajor | 2001 | Winner | Secondary source |
| Los Angeles Times Book Prize for BiographyMajor | 2000 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
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- Washington60%
- Hamilton58%
- Jefferson45%
02 Central places
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03 Suggested argument
From the fragility of U.S. hopes in 1790, the founding brothers combined Declaration ideals with Constitution content to create the practical workings of the government.
Model confidence 62%
04 Reading orientation
45 / 100 academicTrade / academic crossover
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 58%.