I needed a book for when I was moving back from Somerset to Durham and since I couldn't use the library anymore I allowed myself a book from Barnes & Noble. Sasha and I visited the store in Georgetown where she is staying. I really enjoyed Founding Brothers so when I saw this book by Joseph Ellis the choice was easy.

The book is really a continuation of Founding Brothers, and describes the Louisiana Purchase among other things, in the same very readable style as the first book. Highly recommended.