Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different

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I got very involved in the descriptions and introductions of each figure who shaped this great nation. At times the writing was hard to follow unless I concentrated, but the author always brought my attention back to the reading with facts not commonly know to the average revolutionary fan.

I read Dr. Wood's work as a graduate student in the 1970's and my daughter had him as a professor at Brown University several years ago. Consequently, I have an elevated sense of respect for the man. Dr. Wood has an extraordinary understanding for the Revolutionary Period. This book is for anyone who wants to peek into the heads of Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, Adams, Paine and Burr. I highly recommend... Read Full Review

Wood has provided several "character studies" of key figures during the American Revolution. Serious history buffs may be surprised by the seemingly glancing descriptions and mentionings of historical events, without any real description. We are provided with references to Burr's dealings in the west, for example, as well as his trial for treason. No serious description is provided, however. This, it seems, was simply... Read Full Review

For much of our history, the leaders of the American Revolution and the framers of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution enjoyed iconic, mythic status. But they have also been subjected to criticism and debunking, based on their alleged elitism, racism, and sexism in our increasingly cynical, skeptical age. In his recent collection of essays, "Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different" (2006),... Read Full Review