What inspired Joseph J. Ellis to focus on the founding era’s triumphs and tragedies in this book?
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What inspired Joseph J. Ellis to focus on the founding era’s triumphs and tragedies in this book?
Did anyone else feel a sense of melancholy when reading about the compromises made during the Revolution?
How does the author balance presenting both the successes and failures of the founding fathers?