Bibliograph

The Founders at home, the building of America, 1735-1817, Myron Magnet

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Label

The Founders at home, the building of America, 1735-1817, Myron Magnet

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-446) and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

genealogical tablesillustrationsplatesportraits

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Founders at home

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

829738435

Responsibility statement

Myron Magnet

Sub title

the building of America, 1735-1817

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

Table Of 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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