sarahli Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I just finished Thomas Paine- common sense and I just started reading "Founding faith". I'm looking for more first-hand accounts, or well-written biographies, besides the ones off the top of my head- constitution/ doi , ben f. autobiography. I'm interested in anything that's not "dry". Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I just finished Thomas Paine- common sense and I just started reading "Founding faith". I'm looking for more first-hand accounts, or well-written biographies, besides the ones off the top of my head- constitution/ doi , ben f. autobiography. I'm interested in anything that's not "dry". Thanks :) I loved John Adams by McCullough and I've heard 1776 is wonderful. What about the Federalist Papers? I don't think they're dry at all, but then again, don't try reading them in bed! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssexton Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Oh, I second John Adams by McCullough. LOVED that book!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahli Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 adding those to my list. Wasn't there a movie series about him? Has anyone seen that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 adding those to my list. Wasn't there a movie series about him? Has anyone seen that? I third the above suggestions.:D I am in the middle of John Adams and loved 1776. I have watched part of the HBO series (our DVD player died before I finished). So far I have really enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Have you looked at the list on Ambleside Online (Year 9 covers the founding of the US)? Founding Brothers, for example, was very good, as was Miracle at Philadelphia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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