The founders' fortunes : how money shaped the birth of America /
In 1776, upon the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers concluded America's most consequential document with a curious note, pledging 'our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.' Lives and honor did indeed hang in the balance, yet just what were their for...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC,
[2022].
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| Summary: | In 1776, upon the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers concluded America's most consequential document with a curious note, pledging 'our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.' Lives and honor did indeed hang in the balance, yet just what were their fortunes? How much did the Founders stand to gain or lose through independence? And what lingering consequences did their respective financial stakes have on liberty, justice and the fate of the fledgling United States of America? |
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| Physical Description: | x, 325 pages, [8] pages of color plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781524745929 1524745928 |