This is a wonderfully specific look at how the Founding Fathers’ perception of their United States changed as they left office and entered retirement.

If you’ve read biographies of Washington, Hamilton, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison significant portions of this might feel like a retread.

However, the author does a terrific job at comparing and contrasting what each FF grew disillusioned with at the onset of the 18th century.

I’d recommend it highly if you’re interested in early American history.