The Constitutional Convention: A Narrative History from the Notes of James Madison by Madison, James
The Constitutional Convention: A Narrative History from the Notes of James Madison by Madison, James

The Constitutional Convention: A Narrative History from the Notes of James Madison

In 1787, the American union was in disarray. The incompatible demands of the separate states threatened its...
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The Constitutional Convention: A Narrative History from the Notes of James Madison by Madison, James

The Constitutional Convention: A Narrative History from the Notes of James Madison

$43.03
The Constitutional Convention: A Narrative History from the Notes of James Madison by Madison, James

The Constitutional Convention: A Narrative History from the Notes of James Madison

$43.03
Author: James Madison
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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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.

Author: James Madison, Edward J. Larson, Michael P. Winship
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Published: 11/08/2005
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.19w x 0.54d
ISBN: 9780812975178


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/19/2005 pg. 53
Booklist 10/15/2005 pg. 9
Library Journal 11/01/2005 pg. 97

About the Author
Edward J. Larson is Russell Professor of History and Talmadge Professor of Law at the University of Georgia. He received the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for his book Summer for the Gods. His most recent book is Evolution: The Remarkable History of the Scientific Theory, published by Modern Library.
Michael Winship, a specialist in early American history, is professor of history at the University of Georgia. He is the author of numerous books and articles.
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