Founding Fathers: The Essential Guide to the Men Who Made America

Author: The Encyclopaedia BritannicaBrand: WileyEdition: 1Binding: PaperbackFormat: IllustratedNumber Of Pages: 272Release Date: 01-08-2007Part Number: black & white illustrationsDetails: An authoritative, accessible guide to the figures who shaped a nation How did upstart colonists solidify the ideas celebrated in the Declaration of Independence and defeat the powerful British army? How did thinkers from disparate backgrounds shape a government that transformed modern politics? The Founding Fathers explains how, putting valuable information on this historic period at your fingertips--straight from one of the most trusted sources of information around the globe. This comprehensive guide takes a compelling look at prominent statesmen such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and George Washington and lesser-known but influential leaders such as Samuel Chase, Charles Pinckney, and others. Alphabetized for easy reference, it also offers discussions of key issues, in