The Great Contradiction The Tragic Side of the American Founding
This history delves into the profound hypocrisy at the heart of the American Revolution, exploring how the nation's architects grappled with the inherent conflict between their ideals of liberty and the enduring institutions of slavery and Native American dispossession. Ellis masterfully dissects the compromises and rationalizations of figures like Washington, Jefferson, and Madison, revealing the mental gymnastics required to reconcile revolutionary rhetoric with deeply ingrained prejudice and avarice. Readers seeking a nuanced understanding of the founding era's moral complexities and their lasting impact will find this a compelling and essential read.
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