Again the Author communicates grand theories of these men, without getting tangled in minutiae. The Author clearly knows his subjects and he shares and expands his reader's knowledge with the skill that he employs with his pen. He is not a man who suffers from hero worship, nor is he a revisionist. Mr. Ellis does not present these Revolutionary players with the fa ade of Patriotism hiding faults, nor does he lack the objectivity to present all the players with scholarly detachment. If more Historians wrote in this style we would not be subject to the surveys that routinely demonstrate how Historically illiterate our Children and many adults are.
History can be fascinating, or lethally dull.
Those who present it will determine what we will know of our past, and happily Mr. Ellis is at the forefront of documenting History with style that is enticing to read, and with content that is meticulous and objective. He bases his thoughts and talent for storytelling on tons of historical evidence. Best of all, by reading these pages you get an unfiltered view of our Founding Fathers without apology. What made them great men was, at times, circumstance. But what made that greatness enduring was clearly their vision and character.