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Here is a vividly written and compact overview of the brilliant, flawed, and quarrelsome group of lawyers, politicians, merchants, military men, and clergy known as the "Founding Fathers"who got as close to the ideal of the Platonic "philosopherkings" as American or world history has ever seen.In The Founding Fathers Reconsidered, R. B. Bernstein reveals Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Adams, Hamilton, and the other founders not as shining demigods but as imperfect human beingspeople much like uswho nevertheless achieved political greatness. They emerge here as men who sought to transcend their intellectual world even as they were bound by its limits, men who strove to lead the new nation even as they had to defer to the great body of the people and learn with them the possibilities and limitations of politics. Bernstein deftly traces the dynamic forces that molded these men and their contemporaries as British colonists in North America and as intellectual citizens of the Atlantic civilization's Age of Enlightenment. He analyzes the American Revolution, the framing and adoption of state and federal constitutions, and the key concepts and problemsamong them independence, federalism, equality, slavery, and the separation of church and statethat both shaped and circumscribed the founders' achievements as the United States sought its place in the world.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Founding Fathers Reconsidered'? A: The main theme of 'The Founding Fathers Reconsidered' is to provide a nuanced portrayal of the Founding Fathers as imperfect human beings rather than idealized figures. The book explores their complexities and the societal challenges they faced while shaping the United States.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Founding Fathers Reconsidered' is R. B. Bernstein, who analyzes the lives and contributions of key figures in American history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Founding Fathers Reconsidered' contains a total of 256 pages, offering a compact but insightful overview of the Founding Fathers.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Founding Fathers Reconsidered' published? A: 'The Founding Fathers Reconsidered' was published on September 1, 2011.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers various topics including the American Revolution, the framing of constitutions, and key concepts such as independence, federalism, and the separation of church and state.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: 'The Founding Fathers Reconsidered' is suitable for academic study as it provides critical insights and analyses that can enhance understanding of American history and political thought.
- Q: What makes this book different from other books about the Founding Fathers? A: Unlike many other books that portray the Founding Fathers as heroic figures, this book presents them as flawed individuals, offering a more relatable account of their struggles and achievements.
- Q: Can I find this book in different editions? A: Yes, 'The Founding Fathers Reconsidered' is available in a reissue edition, which may offer updated content or formatting.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Founding Fathers Reconsidered' falls under the category of Colonial Period literature, focusing on the historical context of the Founding Fathers.