Washington and his colleagues A CHRONICLE OF THE RISE AND FALL OF FEDERALISM - Jones Ford, Henry
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"Washington and His Colleagues" is a historical work authored by Henry Jones Ford. During the American Revolutionary War, the book dives into the life and leadership of George Washington and his contemporaries. Ford's tale offers a thorough examination of the main personalities who shaped the early history of the United States. Ford brings to life the characters and contributions of people like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin through painstaking research and vibrant storytelling. He investigates the difficulties and dilemmas that these leaders…mehr

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"Washington and His Colleagues" is a historical work authored by Henry Jones Ford. During the American Revolutionary War, the book dives into the life and leadership of George Washington and his contemporaries. Ford's tale offers a thorough examination of the main personalities who shaped the early history of the United States. Ford brings to life the characters and contributions of people like Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin through painstaking research and vibrant storytelling. He investigates the difficulties and dilemmas that these leaders encountered as they handled the complexity of revolution, diplomacy, and nation-building. The book explores their personal lives and motivations as well as their political achievements. "Washington and His Colleagues" focuses light on these foundational Fathers' deep interactions and cooperation, highlighting the intellectual arguments and different perspectives that created the nation's foundational papers and institutions. Ford's work provides a balanced representation of these historical people' strengths and shortcomings, helping to a better understanding of the American Revolution and its aftermath. Henry Jones Ford's book is a significant resource for anyone seeking insights into the thinking and deeds of those who laid the groundwork for democratic principles and governance in the United States.
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Henry Jones Ford (August 25, 1851 - August 29, 1925) was an American politician, journalist, university professor, and government figure. He was the American Political Science Association's president. In 1912, Woodrow Wilson named him as the Banking and Insurance Commissioner of New Jersey. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 25, 1851. At the age of seventeen, he graduated from Baltimore City College. From 1872 until 1905, Ford worked as a managing editor and editorial writer for six different newspapers in three cities: Baltimore, New York City, and Pittsburgh.