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1	Alexander Hamilton American more books like this by Richard Brookhiser add to wishlist A biography of the politician and Revolutionary War hero Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804), with special emphasis on his contributions to American politics and society. A New Yorker, Hamilton founded the New York Evening Post, wrote a substantial portion of the Federalist Papers, which defended the U.S. Constitution, and lost his life in a duel with ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.48! \| first editions \| SVS
2	George Washington on Leadership more books like this by Richard Brookhiser add to wishlist FIRST IN WAR, FIRST IN PEACE, FIRST IN LEADERSHIP. Richard Brookhisers revolutionary biography, Founding Father, took George Washington off the dollar bill and made him live. Now, with his trademark wit and precision, Brookhiser expertly examines the details of Washingtons life that fullscale biographies sweep over, to instruct us in true ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	What Would the Founders Do?: Our Questions, Their Answers more books like this by Richard Brookhiser add to wishlist What would George Washington do about weapons of mass destruction? How would Benjamin Franklin feel about unwed mothers? What would Alexander Hamilton think about minorities in the military? Examining a host of issues from terrorism to womens rights, acclaimed historian Richard Brookhiser reveals why we still turn to the Founders in moments of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington more books like this by Richard Brookhiser add to wishlist Brookhiser recaptures the real George Washington in this against-the-grain biographical study that chronicles a remarkable quarter-century career in public life--a record of achievements that is virtually unmatched by any modern leader. Brookhiser recounts Washington's heroic deeds as general and president, his temperament and training, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.59! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Gentleman Revolutionary: Gouverneur Morris, the Rake Who Wrote the Constitution more books like this by Richard Brookhiser add to wishlist A journalist who specializes in the period chronicles the colorful, even lusty, life of Gouverneur Morris, the Anglo-French New Yorker and near-founding father who is credited with much of the language and phrasing in the U.S. Constitution, including its preamble. Morris is known for his DIARY OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	America's First Dynasty: The Adamses, 1735-1918 more books like this by Richard Brookhiser add to wishlist This group portrait of four members of the Adams family whose achievements outlived them recognizes their public roles and explores the family dynamic that drove their successes. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions
7	Founding Father more books like this by Richard Brookhiser add to wishlist In this thought-provoking look at George Washington as soldier and statesman, Richard Brookhiser traces the astonishing achievements of Washington's career and illuminates how his character and his values shaped the beginnings of American politics. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Rules of Civility: The 110 Precepts That Guided Our First President in War and Peace more books like this by Richard Brookhiser, George Washington add to wishlist As a young man, George Washington admired and copied into a notebook 110 rules for civil behaviour originating in a Jesuit textbook. This list remained with him throughout his life, offering guidance and inspiration. It is presented here, along with commentary on the lost art of self-discipline. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.20! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Right Time, Right Place: Coming of Age with William F. Buckley JR. and the Conservative Movement more books like this by Richard Brookhiser add to wishlist A celebrated journalist and historian chronicles his tempestuous relationship with the complex conservative icon--and the movement he created see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Way of the Wasp: How It Made America and How It Can Save It--So to Speak more books like this by Richard Brookhiser add to wishlist Richard Brookhiser examines one of the most talked-about and most misunderstood groups in American life. Not long before his election, candidate George Bush was surprised to discover that much of the electorate's interest in him was due to a national inclination to rediscover traditional WASP values and styles such as personal modesty, public ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.47! \| signed copies \| first editions
11	George Washington: A National Treasure more books like this by Richard Brookhiser, Margaret C S Christman, Ellen Gross Miles add to wishlist "George Washington: A National Treasure" celebrates our nation's permanent acquisition of Gilbert Stuart's magnificent 'Landsdowne' portrait of George Washington. Commissioned for the Marquis of Lansdowne, a British supporter of American independence, the painting shows Washington in the last year of his presidency, 1796. Here is a George ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions
12	Outside Story more books like this by Richard Brookhiser add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13	The Adamses, 1735-1918: America's First Dynasty by Richard Brookhiser, Dan Cashman (Read by) add to wishlist This group portrait of four members of the Adams family whose achievements outlived them recognizes their public roles and explores the family dynamic that drove their successes. A New York Times Notable Book for 2002. see all copies from $8.71! new only from $27.99! \| first editions

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