The Quartet
The Quartet
Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
320
Biography • Nonfiction
United States • 1780s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Quartet: Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789 by Joseph J. Ellis explores how George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison orchestrated America's transition from the Articles of Confederation to the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, shaping a more centralized government amid public resistance and political challenges, ultimately leading to the nation's unified establishment in 1789.
Informative
Contemplative
Inspirational
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Joseph J. Ellis's The Quartet is praised for its engaging narrative and insightful look into the post-Revolutionary period in American history, particularly focusing on the efforts of four key figures to shape the Constitution. However, some critics feel it occasionally oversimplifies complex events and overlooks contributions from less prominent figures. Overall, it remains a compelling read.
Who Should Read The Quartet?
Readers who relish The Quartet by Joseph J. Ellis are history enthusiasts with a penchant for Revolutionary Era American politics. Similar to fans of David McCullough's 1776 or Ron Chernow's Alexander Hamilton, they appreciate meticulously researched narratives that spotlight the nation's formative figures and events.
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320
Biography • Nonfiction
United States • 1780s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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