The Constitutional Convention - A Narrative History from the Notes of James Madison (Paperback, 2005 Modern Library ed)

In 1787, the American union was in disarray. The incompatible demands of the separate states threatened its existence; some states were even in danger of turning into the kind of tyranny they had so recently deposed.
A truly national government was needed, one that could raise money, regulate commerce, and defend the states against foreign threats-without becoming as overbearing as England. So thirty-six-year-old James Madison believed. That summer, the Virginian was instrumental in organizing the Constitutional Convention, in which one of the world's greatest documents would be debated, created, and signed. Inspired by a sense of history in the making, he kept the most extensive notes of any attendee.
Now two esteemed scholars have made these minutes accessible to everyone. Presented with modern punctuation and spelling, judicious cuts, and helpful notes-plus fascinating background information on every delegate and an overview of the tumultuous times-here is the great drama of how the Constitution came to be, from the opening statements to the final votes.
This Modern Library Paperback Classic also includes an Introduction and appendices from the authors.

General

Imprint:	Modern Library Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Modern Library Classics
Release date:	November 2005
First published:	November 2005
Authors:	James Madison • Edward J Larson • Michael P Winship
Dimensions:	203 x 132 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	256
Edition:	2005 Modern Library ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-8129-7517-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > 1500 to 1800 Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns Books > History > American history > 1500 to 1800 Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	0-8129-7517-0
Barcode:	9780812975178

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