Revolutionary Characters
Gordon S. Wood
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Revolutionary Characters
Published
2006
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pages
321
ISBN-10
1594200939
Description
A series of studies of the men who came to be known as the Founding Fathers. Each life is considered in the round, but the thread that binds the work together is the idea of character as a lived reality for these men. For these were men, Wood shows, who took the matter of character very seriously. They were the first generation in history that was self-consciously self-made, men who considered the arc of lives, as of nations, as being one of moral progress. They saw themselves as comprising the world's first meritocracy, as opposed to the decadent Old World aristocracy of inherited wealth and station. Historian Wood's accomplishment here is to bring these men and their times down to earth and within our reach, showing us just who they were and what drove them, and that the virtues they defined for themselves are the virtues we aspire to still. -- From publisher description.
Subjects
The life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African
Autobiography of a Yogi
Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass
Les confessions
The Story of Philosophy
Lives
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Revolutionary Characters?
This edition of Revolutionary Characters has approximately 321 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Revolutionary Characters?
For most readers, Revolutionary Characters typically takes between 6h 41m and 4h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Revolutionary Characters?
The estimated word count for Revolutionary Characters is approximately 80,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Revolutionary Characters?
Revolutionary Characters was written by Gordon S. Wood.
When was Revolutionary Characters published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.