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Taming Democracy: "The People," the Founders, and the Troubled Ending of the American Revolution (1st Edition) by Terry Bouton Paperback, 344 Pages, Published 2009 ISBN-10: 0-19-537856-3 / 0195378563 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-537856-6 / 9780195378566 Americans are fond of reflecting upon the Founding Fathers as selfless patriots who came together to force out the tyranny of the British and bring democracy to the land. Unfortunately, as Terry Bouton shows in this highly provocative first book, the Revolutionary elite often seemed as determined to |