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The Patriots: Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and the Making of America Hardcover – November 3, 2020

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In this masterful narrative, Winston Groom brings his signature storytelling panache to the tale of our nation's most fascinating founding fathers--Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams--painting a vivid picture of the improbable events, bold ideas, and extraordinary characters who created the United States of America.

When the Revolutionary War ended in victory, there remained a stupendous problem: establishing a workable democratic government in the vast, newly independent country. Three key founding fathers played significant roles: John Adams, the brilliant, dour New Englander; Thomas Jefferson, the aristocratic Southern renaissance man; and Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the Caribbean island of Nevis. In this riveting narrative, best-selling author Winston Groom illuminates these men as the patriots fundamentally responsible for the ideas that shaped the emerging United States. Their lives could not have been more different, and their relationships with each other were often rife with animosity. And yet they led the charge--two of them creating and signing the Declaration of Independence, and the third establishing a national treasury and the earliest delineation of a Republican party. The time in which they lived was fraught with danger, and their achievements were strained by vast antagonisms that recall the intense political polarization of today. But through it all, they managed to shoulder the heavy mantle of creating the United States of America, putting aside their differences to make a great country. Drawing on extensive correspondence, Groom shares the remarkable story of the beginnings of our great nation.
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  6. ISBN-10
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Historian and novelist Groom (The Allies) delivers an entertaining group portrait of founding fathers Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams and their disputes over how to balance federal and state power in the American system of government. Groom’s colorful and evenhanded presentation highlights Adams’s irritability and intelligence, Hamilton’s idealistic streak and tendency toward pomposity, and Jefferson’s habit of envisioning himself as a man of the people, despite his erudition and taste for “elegant objects.” Though Groom documents their widely divergent backgrounds (Hamilton was a Caribbean immigrant born out of wedlock; Jefferson was an aristocratic Southerner; Adams was descended from the Puritans) and fierce disagreements (Hamilton’s pamphlet attacking John Adams may have contributed to Jefferson taking the presidency from Adams in 1801), he pays particular attention to their fierce commitment to the good of the nation. Though readers well-versed in American history won’t learn a great deal new, Groom spins his familiar tale with aplomb. This solid history reveals that the art of compromise is an essential ingredient in American democracy. (Nov.)―Publishers Weekly

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WINSTON GROOM was born in Washington, D.C., but grew up in Mobile, Alabama, on the Gulf Coast. After a brief period in the Army, Groom returned to Washington, where he worked as a reporter at the Washington Star, covering the political and court beat. He enjoyed a stint in New York City, befriending and socializing with literary legends before returning to Alabama, where he settled down to writing and enjoying life. He is the author of 18 previous books, including Forrest Gump and The Aviators.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic; First Edition (November 3, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426221495
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426221491
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.32 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 1.3 x 9.2 inches
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Winston Francis Groom, Jr. (born March 23, 1943) is an American novelist and non-fiction writer. He is best known for his book Forrest Gump, which was adapted into a film by Robert Zemeckis in 1994. The film became a cultural phenomenon, and won six Academy Awards. He published a sequel, Gump and Co., in 1995. He has also written numerous non-fiction works, on diverse subjects including the American Civil War and the Great War.

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Marie Monroe
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightfull
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022
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I wasnt expecting too much of this book, just another book about the Founding Fathers. Boy, was I wrong ! I literally could not put this book down ! The Patriots is so well written and interesting, it goes much more into their family life and agreements, disagreements et. between those three men. The author did his research for the book at The National Archives. Winston Groom in my new favorite author, I have ordered 4 more of his books. Can hardly wait.
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Daniel hilyard
5.0 out of 5 stars History
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JERRY MCEWEN
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book on the Revolutionary War and the Beginning of this Nation
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2021
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Great summary of the Revolutionary War, the beginning of this country, and the first three presidents, plus the First Secretary of the Treasury. Told in such great form by one of my favorite writers, Winston Groom, who can make these stories come alive, giving you so much insight into these three great Patriots.
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Charlie
4.0 out of 5 stars No Forrest Gump but still worth it
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2021
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Revolutionary America is my favorite historical time period. When I discovered that the author of Forrest Gump wrote a book covering this period I immediately purchased it. I enjoyed it but I enjoy just about all books with this subject, and would not recommend it if you have not read any of the biographies or histories by Walter Isaacson, Ron Chernow, David McCullough, or Bernard Bailyn. Receiving 5 stars is very difficult for this category because the competition is so stiff.

This book focuses on the lives of Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. I am not a big fan of the structure, which is broken down into three segments with one chapter on each person per segment, with little overlap or integration. But, we are talking about Hamilton, Adams, and Jefferson, so you can't really go wrong. The benefits of this book are that it is written by a skilled author and reads at a fast pace. You will be sure to learn something new but does not require much time to finish. It was an exhilarating time to be alive and the events that unfolded were some of the most significant turning points in history, filled with larger than life characters.

Highly recommend because of the importance of America's history and the fascinating lives of the Founding Fathers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quick read covers what you need to know, the WHO HOW AND WHY
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2022
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Great read! The intelligence and patriotism of these three men is so inspirational.
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Warren Brenner
5.0 out of 5 stars know the foundation of what brought you the Constitution: The men behind it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
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Lays out who the who's are behind the American Constitution and why the Constitution that one never learns in the school books and today's school books. There was no Constitution after the Revolutionary War. Just Thirteen Colonies running their own game but not cooperating one with another. Just a bunch of chaos and confusion prior to the Constitution. It took brave men with an idea to form a more perfect Union to go into a desired direction of survival for all concerned for Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
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Diane Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating story about the early days of our country
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2021
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Compelling writing brings these hisgorical characters to life with clear insight to both strengths and weaknesses. A must read for anyone interested in early American history.
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