Joseph J. Ellis, author portrait
© Dorothy Greco

Joseph J. Ellis

JOSEPH J. ELLIS is the author of many works of American history, including Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, and American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson, which won the National Book Award. He lives on Hawk Mountain, in Plymouth County, with his wife and two labradoodles.

JOSEPH J. ELLIS is available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau at speakers@penguinrandomhouse.com or visit prhspeakers.com.
The Great Contradiction
American Dialogue
The Quartet
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Revolutionary Summer
First Family
His Excellency
Founding Brothers

Wed Oct 29
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Google Map

Books

The Great Contradiction
American Dialogue
The Quartet
Writing the Declaration of Independence
Revolutionary Summer
First Family
His Excellency
Founding Brothers

Events

Wed Oct 29
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Google Map

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