Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 352
Trim: 6 x 9⅛
978-0-7425-2075-2 • Paperback • May 2001 • $47.00 • (£36.00)
978-1-4616-4198-8 • eBook • May 2001 • $44.50 • (£34.00)
Norman K. Risjord is emeritus professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he taught for over three decades. He is the author of Chesapeake Politics, 1781-1800; and Jefferson's America, 1760-1815. He is general editor of the American Profiles series for Madison House.
Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Introduction
Part 3 Nation Builders
Chapter 4 Benjamin Franklin: The American Mold
Chapter 5 Samuel Adams: Pure Republican
Chapter 6 George Washington: Gentleman Revolutionary
Chapter 7 Francis Marion: The Swamp Fox
Chapter 8 Abigail Adams: Partner in Home Rule
Chapter 9 Aaron Lopez: An Immigrant's Story
Part 10 Character Builders
Chapter 11 Noah Webster: The Search for National Identity
Chapter 12 Charles Wilson Peale: Patriotism in Color
Chapter 13 Charles Bulfinch: An American Style in Building
Chapter 14 Isaac Backus: Crusader
Chapter 15 Benjamin Rush: Patriot Physician
Chapter 16 Benjamin Banneker: An African-American's Experience
Part 17 Empire Builders
Chapter 18 Eli Whitney and John Jacob Astor: Pioneers of Business
Chapter 19 George Rogers Clark: Conqueror of the Northwest
Chapter 20 James Wilkinson: Master of Imperial Intrigue
Chapter 21 Tecumseh and The Prophet: A Vision Shattered
Chapter 22 Thomas Jefferson: A Summary View