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Brotherhood of the Revolution: How America's Founders Forged a New Nation
Written by Joseph Ellis
Narrated by Joseph Ellis
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In this course, readers are provided an in-depth look at the single most consequential event of American history: the American Revolution. Distinguished historian Edmund Morgan wrote that no one has ever quite understood the Revolution and that no one ever will. This course is an attempt, at least on some level, to prove him wrong. While the American Revolution now appears to have been inevitable, it was, in fact, highly improbable. An early conversation between Continental Congressman Eldridge Gerry and Benjamin Harrison about the prospect of being hanged by the British is a prime example of the enormous risks that were involved. In the following pages, it will be shown just how problematic and uncertain this period of history actually was.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Professor Joseph Ellis tells the story of the founding of the US through the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. He details the political struggles and backstories of the events, explaining the turmoil and disagreements on many of the issues, including the issue of slavery.This is a should-hear series of lectures for all adults in the US. It provides a good basis for understanding our constitution and the founding fathers.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Ellis is a fun pop-historian, and I enjoy his Revolutionary America stuff. This series of lectures speaks of the character and beliefs of the main players as well as all the dates and places. Listened to this on a long car ride to Florida. Good stuff.