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Inventing a Nation: Washington, Adams, Jefferson (American Icons)

by Gore Vidal

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One of the master stylists of American literature, Gore Vidal now provides us with his uniquely irreverent take on Americas founding fathers, bringing them to life at key moments of decision in the birthing of our nation.

“Pure Vidal. . . . Inventing a Nation is his edgy tribute to the way we were before the fall.”—Los Angeles Times Book Review

“[Vidal offers] details that enliven and . . .  reflections on the past that point sharply to today.” —Richard Eder, New York Times

“An engaging [and] . . . unblinking view of our national heroes by one who cherishes them, warts and all.”—Edmund S. Morgan, New York Review of Books

“[Vidals] quick wit flickers over the canonical tale of our republics founding, turning it into a dark and deliciously nuanced comedy of men, manners, and ideas.”—Amanda Heller, Boston Sunday Globe

“This entertaining and enlightening reappraisal of the Founders is a must for buffs of American civilization and its discontents.”—Booklist

“Gore Vidal . . . still understands American history backwards and forwards as few writers ever have.”—David Kipen, National Public Radio 

Synopsis:

One of the master stylists of American literature, Gore Vidal now provides us with his uniquely irreverent take on America's founding fathers, bringing them to life at key moments of decision in the birthing of our nation.

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Gore Vidal, novelist, essayist, and playwright, is one of Americas great men of letters. Among his many books are United States: Essays 1951-1991 (winner of the National Book Award), Burr: A Novel, Lincoln, and the recent Perpetual War for Perpetual Peace.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780300105926

Author:

Vidal, Gore

Publisher:

Yale University Press

Subject:

United states

Subject:

United States - Antebellum Era

Subject:

Political History

Subject:

Statesmen

Subject:

United States - 18th Century

Subject:

General History

Subject:

United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800)

Subject:

United States Politics and government.

Subject:

Jefferson, Thomas

Subject:

US History - 20th Century

Subject:

Politics - General

Copyright:

2003

Edition Description:

Trade Paper

Series:

Icons of America

Publication Date:

20040831

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Pages:

208

Dimensions:

8.25 x 5.5 in 0.5 lb

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"Synopsis" by Ingram, One of the master stylists of American literature, Gore Vidal now provides us with his uniquely irreverent take on America's founding fathers, bringing them to life at key moments of decision in the birthing of our nation.