constitutional history

Presents excerpts, essays, and analysis meant to help clarify the goals drafted in "The Federalist Papers.".

Examines how the Federalist Papers were written and the philosophical thinking that shaped the Constitution, and explores how the wisdom of the Papers' main authors can illuminate current discussions of controversial issues.

"The Constitution of the United States of America" inserted at end.

"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.

"Discusses the creation and execution of the US Constitution in the early says of the United States"-- Provided by publisher.

Explores the political, military, and social events surrounding the American Revolution and the roles of the Founding Fathers and George Washington.

An introduction to the history of United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Describes the creation of the United States Constitution from three different perspectives, a serving girl, a law clerk, and an apprentice printer.