Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation Audiobook

" Great stories about some of the Revolutionary War era heroes. The stories on the Hamilton-Burr duel, the tale of how the capitol was built in Washington DC and the relationship between Adams and Jefferson are especially memorable. "

" I thought there were many poignant points made and that it was great book all around. It is also one you can come and go from, it you like, since each chapter is it's own story. "

" Excellent book. An engaging look into the forming of the United States into the country we know today. The fact that the country remained teetering on the brink for its first couple of decades is depicted through the feuds and differences of the key figures of the revolutionary period. The founders of the country come to life in this book. Although clearly exceptional men, it was especially interesting to know them as flawed individuals. "

" Great book! It really sheds a different light on the founding fathers of the American nation. "

" While in the longer perspective I realized Founding Brothers was a tad interesting and informative, this was one of those summer reading books that was way over my head. Each chapter was gruelling, and honestly I think Ellis kept repeating the same things throughout. The book would be much shorter if he hadn't. It used a lot of stupid big words that did expand my vocabulary but also made the book somewhat...pretentious. It was ok. "

" I think I picked this up too late--long after the recent works and interest in Jefferson, Alexander, Adams, et al. It felt like treaded ground. "

" A good way to bring yourself up to speed on American's founding fathers. Founding Brothers is about seven men and one day from their life that best represent what they stood for. Much conversation about slavery. This book covers a lot of ground and does it well. Best book I've read by Ellis. "

" Enlightening book on America's age of enlightenment. Actually after reading this, the romance of American Independence and building of the country was brought down to more human terms. According to this book, the formation of the USA was not as thought out as we have been led to believe. "

" womp "

" An intersting account of American history events which are commonly referred to but rarely ever actaully explained. Such as the duel between Hamilton and Burr "

" Really Enjoyed this book. If your are looking for an interesting high level view of some of the key founding father's and the roles they played, then this is a great choice. "

" Learned a lot of history. But the book is not an 'easy' read. "

" Have read it multiple times and love it every time. "

" I don't know what made me pick up this book; but I am glad I did. It is a personal, historical account of the founders of our nation. This should be required reading for all U.S. History classes! "

" This sounds hypocritical but I loved the information and details surrounding the stories even though I found the book to be dry and long-winded. It was like I was sitting through a really great history class when I was itching to be somewhere else. "

" Call me geeky but I really liked this one. I have a thing for historical recounts and this one put a new spin on things. "

" lots of big words! nice brief overview "

" Hard to read, but interesting. "

" Was not interesting to me - too techincal. I couldn't get through the whole book. I started to read it for a book club I joined. "

" Fairly concise book on founding of United States. Important read "

" Our April read!!! "

" Ellis brings the founders down to earth and describes their real prujudices and other faults, as well as their wisdom and foresight. "

" see my "Patriots" review for comments "

" The author takes some of the most memorable events and circumstances from American history and presents them in an entertaining and readable book. For example, the issue of slavery is well presented and clarifies the great quandary that was for even the most moral of people. "

" one of the best books I have ever read "

" Very good, opens with the intriguing tale of the Burr/Hamilton to suck you in and ends with the political philosophical debate between government by the many vs. government by the few, featuring the first two American leaders of each: Jefferson and Adams.<br/><br/> "

" I learned that politics then are about the same as politics today. Yeah bureaucracy! "

" Six insightful and interesting vignettes portaying the primary players and events of our Revolution. "