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Book Synopsis: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Founding Brothers tells the unexpected story of America’s second great founding and of the men most responsible—Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, John Jay, and James Madison.
Ellis explains of why the thirteen colonies, having just fought off the imposition of a distant centralized governing power, would decide to subordinate themselves anew. These men, with the help of Robert Morris and Gouverneur Morris, shaped the contours of American history by diagnosing the systemic dysfunctions created by the Articles of Confederation, manipulating the political process to force the calling of the Constitutional Convention, conspiring to set the agenda in Philadelphia, orchestrating the debate in the state ratifying conventions, and, finally, drafting the Bill of Rights to assure state compliance with the constitutional settlement, created the new republic. Ellis gives us a dramatic portrait of one of the most crucial and misconstrued periods in American history: the years between the end of the Revolution and the formation of the federal government. The Quartet unmasks a myth, and in its place presents an even more compelling truth—one that lies at the heart of understanding the creation of the United States of America.
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Discover the untold story of America's second great founding with "The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789"! Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Joseph J. Ellis, takes you on a captivating journey through the lives of Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, John Jay, and James Madison, the men who shaped the contours of American history. Uncover the intriguing reasons behind why the thirteen colonies, having fought off one centralized governing power, decided to subject themselves again. This national bestseller unmask a myth and presents an even more compelling truth, one that lies at the heart of understanding the creation of the United States of America.
With meticulous research and expert storytelling, Ellis delves into how these visionary men, alongside Robert Morris and Gouverneur Morris, diagnosed the systemic dysfunctions created by the Articles of Confederation and maneuvered the political process to call for the Constitutional Convention. They orchestrated the debate in the state ratifying conventions and drafted the Bill of Rights, ensuring state compliance with the constitutional settlement and paving the way for the birth of the new republic.
Don't miss out on this gripping portrayal of one of the most crucial and misconstrued periods in American history. Gain a deeper understanding of how the foundations of the United States were laid and the legacy that still resonates today. Purchase "The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789" now and embark on a captivating journey through the birth of a nation.
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