books by Joseph J. Ellis     books:     Joseph J. Ellis      American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic Joseph J. Ellis Knopf, 2007 brilliant as usual I have read so much about this time period that only Joseph Ellis will give me an excuse to once again read about early US history. The problem with most popular historic studies is that it tends to be littered with the adjectives of "brave, bold, noble, ...             Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adams Joseph J. Ellis W. W. Norton & Company, 2001 John Adams Redeemed This book by Joseph Ellis covers the post-presidential years of John Adam. It discusses his renewed correspondence with Thomas Jefferson after many years of silence because of partisan politics. It reveals a picture of a brillant but misunderstood founding father who ...             My Dearest Friend: Letters of Abigail and John Adams Abigail Adams, John Adams Belknap Press, 2007 My Dearest Friend~Letters from John Adams to his wife Abbigail If you are a history buff or just a little interested in the history of our nation you will love this book. The letters exchanged between John and Abigail Adams are wonderful. Abigail was definitely John's rock. She kept him focused and steady. John was a very ...             His Excellency: George Washington Joseph J. Ellis Knopf, 2004 George Washington, demythed "His Excellency: George Washington" by Joseph Ellis is a brief but illuminating view of founding father and first president, George Washington. It briefly tells about what little is known of his boyhood, and then quickly moves on to his first public adventures in The ...             American Creation Paperback (American Creation) Joseph J Ellis knopf, 2007 From the prizewinning author of the bestselling "Founding Brothers" and "American Sphinx" comes this masterly and highly ironic examination of the founding years of our country.             Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation Joseph J. Ellis Vintage, 2002 I learned something new about a familiar subject Even though I'd seen and heard multiple items about the founding generation, I was pleasantly surprised that I learned something new from this work...namely that the discussion of the location of the new capital was seriously sidetracked by an abolitionist delegation's ...             American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson Joseph J. Ellis Vintage, 1998 `He did not always speak exactly as he felt either towards his friends or his enemies.' I thoroughly enjoyed Professor Ellis's book about that enigmatic man: Thomas Jefferson. It is not a biography of Jefferson nor is it a complete history and those of us who want to know more about this period in American history will need to look to other sources. ...             His Excellency: George Washington Joseph J. Ellis Vintage, 2005 An excellent look at the life of America's father. I found this book to be a refreshing look at the life of America's greatest founding father. Ellis does a fantastic job of getting to the meat of a seemingly endless list of resources including numerous pieces of personal correspondence, and provides a more personal ...             After the Revolution: Profiles of Early American Culture Joseph J. Ellis W. W. Norton & Company, 2002 Interesting, but...... This book was published in 1979, so Mr. Ellis doesn't have the same writing style as he does in "His Excellency" and "American Sphinx." If you can get past the tortuous Preface (or better yet, skip it) and the two boring and uninteresting introductory chapters, the ...             American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies of the Founding of the Republic unabridged library edition Joseph J. Ellis Books on Tape, 2007 Brand new on 9 unabridged CDs in library edition in hard, vinyl box b Books on Tape. Asking price is more than 100% less than listed price. Ellis guides listeners through the decisive issues of the nation's founding and the personal and political foibles of iconic leaders such as Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton and Adams. A great listen.             Catholic Schools in the United States [Two Volumes]: An Encyclopedia Greenwood Press, 2004 Catholic education is a highly successful and effective ministry of the Church. Catholic schools also make a tremendous contribution to civic life in the United States. This encyclopedia relates and analyzes the educational mission of Catholic schools, both secular and religious. Originally established in the 17th century in Florida and Louisiana, ...             What Did the Declaration Declare? (Historians at Work) Joseph J. Ellis Bedford/St. Martin's, 1999 Educational and insightful One great thing about this book is that the original draft by Thomas Jefferson is included. One can easily compare and contrast what Jefferson wrote to the document that was signed by the men who created treason on July 4, 1776. The articles written after the ...             Patriots: Brotherhood of the American Revolution Joseph J. Ellis Barns & Noble Audio, 2004 Very Good Lecture This is a very good lecture series about The American Revolution. It's like bringing a "history class" into your car or home! Dr. Ellis presents his topic interestingly. Email:boland7214@aol.             American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies in the Founding of the Republic (Vintage) Joseph J. Ellis Vintage, 2008 From the first shots fired at Lexington to the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase, Joseph J. Ellis guides us through the decisive issues of the nation’s founding, and illuminates the emerging philosophies, shifting alliances, and personal and political foibles of our now iconic ...             School for Soldiers: West Point and the Profession of Arms Joseph J. Ellis, Robert Moore Oxford University Press, USA, 1974          products you might be interested in search for books brotherhood, declaration, encyclopedia, profession, revolutionary, washington      toavi.com    web randomly chosen DVD: The Player (Special Edition) (New Line Platinum Series)