George Washington’s presidency matures, the Bill of Rights is ratified, political parties form, and the young United States faces its first real tests of order and self-government. Jim Rand walks through the first census, Hamilton’s financial system, the Whiskey Rebellion, the Quasi-War with France, the Alien and Sedition Acts, and the quiet transfer of power that closed the decade.

The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings

A modern, vivid retelling of Homer’s epic poem — one book at a time. Join us for warm, fireside-style storytelling that brings the adventures, trials, and homecoming of Odysseus to life in an accessible and captivating way.

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