Founding Fathers' Library

About this Collection

Donald Lutz drew up a list of the most frequently cited authors by members of the Founding Generation of the American Republic. A full list can be found here and there is a bibliographical essay on this topic by Forrest McDonald.

Key People

Titles & Essays

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THE READING ROOM

Cato and George Washington
I suspect many admirers of the American Revolution fail to appreciate the influence that the history of ancient Rome, its philosophers and statesmen, and its fate exerted on our founders—almost all Age of Enlightenment thinkers in…

Timeline: American Founding

Designed to provide a chronological representation of the unfolding of the early history of the nation, this new full-color, frameable poster features historical events and figures of the founding era. Included in the timeline are…

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Quotes

Revolution

George Washington on Political Differences

George Washington

Notes About This Collection

For additional information about the American Founding see the following: