American Connections: The Founding Fathers. Networked.

by James Burke

Book Overview

Using the unique approach that he has employed in his previous books, author, columnist, and television commentator James Burke shows us our connections to the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence. Over the two hundred-plus years that separate us, these connections are often surprising and always fascinating. Burke turns the signers from historical icons into flesh-and-blood people: Some were shady financial manipulators,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743282264
• ISBN13: 9780743282260
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

History surprises.

Love the little know history and the subtle connections that helped form our history. Great trivia for parties! Really enjoyed it.

James Burke Does It Again

James Burke, well known for pursuing the stranger paths of history, has done just that once more. This time, he follows the signers of the Declaration of Independence, following paths leading away from each one to something within the last fifty years sharing that name. If what you want is a straight history book, try a different author. This is Burke's area of expertise, and he has done a wonderful job. Again.