George Mason of Gunston Hall was a scholarly craftsman of government during America's crucial formative years. His Virginia Declaration of Rights provided a sense of purpose and direction to the rebellious colonies, and his vigorous insistence on the protection of personal liber…
A prominent Civil Rights advocate explores the meaning of patriotism for African-Americans, who must reconcile their loyalty for their country with knowledge of that country's legacy of slavery and racism.
Wilkins examines the lives of the founding fathers to discover how, "race and slavery still impede our progress."
Wilkins examines the lives of the founding fathers to discover how, "race and slavery still impede our progress."
George Mason (1725-92) is often omitted from the small circle of founding fathers celebrated today, but in his service to America he was, in the words of Thomas Jefferson, "of the first order of greatness." Jeff Broadwater provides a comprehensive account of Mason's life at the …
From the Publisher: George Mason (1725-92) is often omitted from the small circle of founding fathers celebrated today, but in his service to America he was, in the words of Thomas Jefferson, "of the first order of greatness." Jeff Broadwater provides a comprehensive account of …