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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is an intricate and deeply personal account of the author's perceptions and experiences living among a community of American political elites in the late 18th Century. The author, a British immigrant, initially viewed his role in this social circle with admiration for the democratic ideals to which they aspired. However, as he became more familiar with the private lives of these leaders, he became increasingly disillusioned by their hypocrisy and self-interest. The author's shift in perspective provides a rich historical analysis of the complexities of power and the contrast between the public and private lives of America's founding fathers, offering insights into the challenges of living up to professed ideals in the era of the American Revolution. This book is a significant contribution to our understanding of the complexities of human nature and the challenges of balancing personal ambition with public service, raising questions about the nature of integrity and the struggle between public and private personas. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331625063_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331625063
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331625063
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)