Founding Brothers Book Report

The book Founding Brothers was written in a way that anyone could read. Even people who are unfamiliar with the American Revolution would feel comfortable reading this book and have a good understanding of what happened during that time period. The author, Joseph Ellis, explains throughout the book the conflicting interpretations of the meaning of the American Revolution as well as the influence it had on the early history of the United States of America.
Ellis resisted choosing one side over the other; rather, he clearly explained how the mixture of personal relationships and the generally decent character of the Founding Fathers created a platform for the survival of the federal government. He gave his opinions on certain topics and stated
Ellis does a good job of invoking the sense of urgency felt at the time during the Revolutionary War. He tells the reader that the founding brothers were uncertain if they would win the war. While history has wavered between viewing the victory as either luck or fate, Ellis wanted to make a distinction between truth and fiction. Many people’s understanding of the Revolutionary War, were hidden beneath legends of that time period. To today’s reader, the Founding Brothers are legendary. Ellis hopes to draw attention to the Founding Brothers as they were really unique men. The Preface was established to acknowledge the power of previous legends that had been told. He focused primarily on the brothers themselves, exploring how their relationships pushed through political changes.
Additionally, Ellis divided his book Founding Brothers into six sections. Each section is told from the perspective of both foresight and hindsight. This split is a reoccurring theme throughout the entire book. He presents his findings in the form of stories, to draw readers into the book. The chapters are linked by Ellis's quest for a balanced truth as he takes readers on a journey through the history of the American