
Founding Fathers: Complete Biographies, Their Articles, Historical & Political Documents
John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington…By L. Carroll Judson, Emory Speer, Helen M. Campbell, John Jay (Lawyer)Length27h 38m
About this audiobook
In 'Founding Fathers: Complete Biographies, Their Articles, Historical & Political Documents,' the anthology captures the essence of early American intellectual thought and the foundational principles that would shape the burgeoning nation. Through an impressive range of literary styles—from vividly descriptive biographies to analytical essays and historical documents—this collection provides a multifaceted view of the Founding Fathers' legacies. Each piece works in harmony to reveal not just well-trodden revolutionary ideals but also underlying human experiences and ethical dilemmas faced during America's infancy. Noteworthy within the anthology are engrossing narratives and reflective considerations highlighting the aspirations and trials of this pivotal era. The contributing authors, including L. Carroll Judson, Emory Speer, Helen M. Campbell, and John Jay, bring a wealth of experience and varied perspectives, reflecting their concerted interest in the influential lives of America's founders. Their collective backgrounds span political, cultural, and legal fields, intertwining with historical movements that touch upon Enlightenment thinking and burgeoning American ideals. By weaving together multiple viewpoints, the authors create a mosaic of interpretations that shed light on both the personal and political environments of the 18th-century American landscape. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this anthology to gain a richer understanding of the complexity and foresight of the Founding Fathers. This collection offers a rare scholarly opportunity to experience first-hand documents alongside perceptive analyses, allowing one to explore a broad spectrum of ideas and dialogues catalyzed by these pivotal figures. It is both an educational trove and a multifaceted exploration into the ideas that have continued to influence modern democratic thought and governance. As such, it stands as an indispensable resource for anyone keen to deepen their comprehension of American history and its enduring legacies.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Literary Classics
Length27 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 25, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
48Federalist XXXII
2John Adams
49Federalist XXXIII
3Benjamin Franklin
50Federalist XXXIV
4Alexander Hamilton
51Brutus VI
5Thomas Jefferson
52Federalist XXIV
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6George Washington
53Federalist XXV
7John Jay
54Federalist XXVI
8James Madison
55Federalist XXVII
9Continental Association
56Federalist XXVIII
10Declaration of Independence
57Federalist XXIX
11Articles of Confederation
58Brutus X
12Federalist I
59Federalist LXXVIII
13Federalist II
60Federalist LXXIX
14Federalist III
61Federalist LXXX
15Federalist IV
62Federalist LXXXI
16Federalist V
63Federalist LXXXII
17Federalist VI
64Federalist LXXXIII
18John Dewitt I
65Brutus XI
19John Dewitt II
66Brutus XII
20Federalist LXXXIV
67Brutus XV
21John Dewitt II
68Federalist XXIII
22Federalist I
69Federalist XLIX
23Federalist XIV
70John Dewitt III
24Federalist XV
71Federalist LXVII
25Patrick Henry June 5, 1788
72Cato V
26Federalist X
73Federalist LIX
27Federalist LI
74Cato VII
28Centenel I
75Federalist XXVII
29Federalist X
76Federalist XXVIII
30Federalist XXXII
77Federalist LII
31Federalist XXXIII
78Federalist LIII
32Federalist XXXV
79Federalist LIV
33Federalist XXXVI
80Federalist LVII
34Federalist XXXIX
81Brutus IV
35Federalist XLV
82Federalist LXII
36Federalist LXXXV
83Federalist LXIII
37Brutus I
84Federalist LVII
38Federalist VII
85Brutus XVI
39Federalist X
86PREAMBLE
40Federalist XIV
87ARTICLE I – The Legislative Branch
41Federalist XXXV
88ARTICLE II – The Executive Branch
42Federalist XXXVI
89ARTICLE III – The Judicial Branch
43Federal Farmer I
90ARTICLE IV – The States
44Federal Farmer II
91ARTICLE V – Amendments
45Federalist XXIII
92ARICLE VI – Debts, Supremacy, Oaths
46Federalist XXX
93ARTICLE VII – Ratification
47Federalist XXXI