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The Founders’ Fortunes: How Money Shaped the Birth of America

by Willard Randall

In 1776, upon the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers concluded America’s most consequential document with a curious note, pledging “our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.” Lives and honor did indeed hang in the balance, yet just what were their fortunes? How much did the Founders stand to gain or lose through independence

Publisher

Penguin Publishing Group

Publication date

2022

Format

Print edition

Pages

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ISBN

9781524745929