The Founders' Almanac : A Practical Guide to the Notable Events, Greatest Leaders and Most Eloquent Words of the American Founding

Matthew Spalding

ISBN 10: 0891951040 / ISBN 13: 9780891951049

Published by Heritage Books, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Founders' Almanac : A Practical Guide to the Notable Events, Greatest Leaders and Most Eloquent Words of the American Founding
• Publisher: Heritage Books
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0891951040
• ISBN 13: 9780891951049
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1St Edition.
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The Founders' Almanac is an easy-to-use guide to the origins of American democracy — focusing on information that is especially valuable for our day. The calendar describes important events of the era. Biographical essays introduce the leading Founders — including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams — and discuss the major themes of their statesman. An extensive compilation of quotations reflects the wit and wisdom of the Founding generation, and an annotated bibliography suggests additional readings. Historical documents — the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and Washington's Farewell Address — and interpretative essays reacquaint the reader with immortal words and their contemporary meaning.