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Joseph J. Ellis is an American historian renowned for his studies of the American Revolutionary War period. His works delve into the historical figures and events of that era, offering readers a unique perspective.

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“They were trying to orchestrate a revolution, which almost by definition generated a sense of collective trauma that defied any semblance of coherence and control. If we wish to rediscover the psychological context of the major players in Philadelphia, we need to abandon our hindsight omniscience and capture their mentality as they negotiated the unknown.”

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Book:Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence

Source: Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence

“If you knew how the journey was going to end, you could afford to be patient along the path.”

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Book:Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence

Source: Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence

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