Flanders' comprehensive biography of founding fathers John Jay and John Rutledge sheds new light on these important figures in American history. From their childhoods to their pivotal roles in shaping the nation's political landscape, Flanders' account is a compelling portrait of two men whose contributions to the revolution and the Constitution cannot be overstated.

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