The Genuine Article: A Historian Looks at Early America

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Focusing on the daily lives and complexities of early Americans, this collection features twenty-five essays by historian Edmund S. Morgan, spanning four decades. It provides insightful commentary on various topics, from the founding settlements like Jamestown to the intricacies of Southern plantation life. Morgan explores the personal and political dimensions of figures such as James Madison, revealing the enduring narratives that shape American history. His profound observations offer a rich and nuanced portrait of the nation's formative years and its influential leaders.