A Constellation of Great Men
Exploring the Character Sketches of Dr. Benjamin Rush of Pennsylvania of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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- Počet stran
- 282 stránek
- Čas čtení
- 10 hodin
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Focusing on Dr. Benjamin Rush's insightful observations, this work presents character sketches of fellow delegates from the Second Continental Congress, enhancing historical understanding alongside William Pierce's accounts from the Constitutional Convention. It explores Rush's optimistic vision for the new republic, tempered by his political concerns, and delves into his correspondence with prominent figures like John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Additionally, the book highlights Rush's innovative proposals for education and prison reform, showcasing his multifaceted contributions to American society.
Nákup knihy
A Constellation of Great Men, John R. Vile
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2019
Doručení
Platební metody
2021 2022 2023
Navrhnout úpravu
- Titul
- A Constellation of Great Men
- Podtitul
- Exploring the Character Sketches of Dr. Benjamin Rush of Pennsylvania of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- John R. Vile
- Vydavatel
- The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
- Rok vydání
- 2019
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 282
- ISBN13
- 9781616195922
- Kategorie
- Dějiny / Historie, Mapy a cestování, Světová historie
- Anotace
- Focusing on Dr. Benjamin Rush's insightful observations, this work presents character sketches of fellow delegates from the Second Continental Congress, enhancing historical understanding alongside William Pierce's accounts from the Constitutional Convention. It explores Rush's optimistic vision for the new republic, tempered by his political concerns, and delves into his correspondence with prominent figures like John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Additionally, the book highlights Rush's innovative proposals for education and prison reform, showcasing his multifaceted contributions to American society.