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The founders' fortunes how money shaped the birth of America

In this landmark account, a noted historian investigates the private financial affairs of the Founding Fathers, revealing how and why the Revolution came about and providing a new understanding of the nation's bedrock values.

Main Author: Randall, Willard Sterne (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: [New York] : Dutton, [2022]
Subjects:
Founding Fathers of the United States > Finance, Personal.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Economic aspects.
Summary: In this landmark account, a noted historian investigates the private financial affairs of the Founding Fathers, revealing how and why the Revolution came about and providing a new understanding of the nation's bedrock values.
Physical Description: x, 325 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-305) and index.
ISBN: 9781524745929
1524745928
Author Notes: Willard Sterne Randall is an American historian and author who specializes in biographies related to the American colonial period and the American Revolution. He was born on March 13, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA. His books include: A Little Revenge: Benjamin Franklin & His Son, Benedict Arnold: Patriot and Traitor, Thomas Jefferson: A Life and Ethan Allen: His Life and Times.

Randall also teaches American history at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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