Berkin, Carol

Focuses on three "accidental heroes" who left behind sufficient records to allow their voices to be heard clearly and to allow us to see the world as they did.

"The...story of how the Bill of Rights came to be: a concise...history of political strategy, big egos and partisan interest that set the terms of the ongoing contest between the federal government and the states"--Amazon.com.

A collection of writings that discuss how women have dealt with specific issues that have influenced their lives throughout history, including sex, marriage, women's work, religion, politics, and the legal system.

Explores the history behind the making of the American Constitution focusing on the personalities and lives of the founders.

Examines the Founding Fathers' feelings and thoughts as they entered the Constitutional Convention, emphasizing their limited expectations in the wake of the national crises they faced.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about authors, publications, and topics in the history of American literature, covering a period that ranges from 1607 to 2001, and includes bibliographies and indexes.