Triumphs And Tragedies At The Founding Of The Republic By Joseph Ellis: American Creation

American Creation The book, American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies at the Founding of the Republic, is a publication by Joseph Ellis, one of the phenomenal historians in America. Published by Alfred Knopf, this reliably and accurately created masterpiece examines the failures and successes of America’s founding fathers. In a chronological, yet independent analysis of events in the 18th century, the beginning of America’s path to prominence in the world, Ellis presents some of the most landmark decisions that continue to shape America’s destiny hundreds of years following the birth of the nation. According to Ellis, the final quarter of the 18th Century remains the most politically active years in America’s history. It is a period determined and dedicated men agreed to experiment a set of political ideals. This experiment was coupled with tragedies and triumphs, and the passage of time witnessed stabilization and solidification of American political ideals, which has witnessed the country rise to the summit in the world. Dividing his book into seven connected and independent chapters, Ellis effectively evaluates events before, during and after the American Revolution. Moreover, his description of iconic characters in American history offers an insight into the crucial decisions that influenced America’s destiny. The persistent

The British would have avoided the war had they reconsidered America’s simple solution to eliminate the tension between the colonies and the crown However, war was inevitable because Britain’s parliament was more concerned with strategic and military priorities instead of considering the colonies plea for a bicameral legislature. The Continental Congress army under the directorship of Washington with the help of the militia from various colonies and African slaves yearning for freedom and liberty had no option but to confront the