Joseph J. Ellis - Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation

Pros: Solid and unique analysis.

Cons: Uneven in parts.

The Bottom Line: Yes, even non-academics should find this book interesting.

Review: Written as a series of vignettes with an underlying theme, Founding Brothers offers insight into the tenuous nature of the new nation springing from the American Revolution. While there is no real groundbreaking research here, what this work does...