01182cam a2200301 4500 134723650 TxAuBib 20070622120000.0 070205s2007||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2007005273 9780307263698 030726369X TxAuBib Ellis, Joseph J. American creation : triumphs and tragedies at the founding of the republic / Joseph J. Ellis. New York : A. A. Knopf, 2007. 283 p. ; 24 cm. "This is a Borzoi book"--T.p. verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. Statesmen United States History 18th century. Politicians United States History 18th century. Political culture United States History 18th century. National characteristics, American. United States History Revolution, 1775-1783. United States History 1783-1815. United States Politics and government 1775-1783. United States Politics and government 1783-1809.