Commager, Henry Steele

"A detailed account of the origin, framing, and adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Much of the text is composed of excerpts from letters, diaries and official documents. The inclusion of these sources contributes to the book's authenticity"--Library Journal.

Quoting numerous contemporary sources, this description of the Constitution tells of the work and ideals of George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and the others who were a part of its creation. It describes the many difficulties of preparing a document that would provide a better government than the Articles of Confederation had, and indicates the attitudes of the states toward the new Constitution.

Quoting numerous contemporary sources, this description of the Constitution tells of the work and ideals of George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and the others who were a part of its creation. It describes the many difficulties of preparing a document that would provide a better government than the Articles of Confederation had, and indicates the attitudes of the states toward the new Constitution.

Quoting numerous contemporary sources, this description of the Constitution tells of the work and ideals of George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and the others who were a part of its creation. It describes the many difficulties of preparing a document that would provide a better government than the Articles of Confederation had, and indicates the attitudes of the states toward the new Constitution.

Quoting numerous contemporary sources, this description of the Constitution tells of the work and ideals of George Washington, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and the others who were a part of its creation. It describes the many difficulties of preparing a document that would provide a better government than the Articles of Confederation had, and indicates the attitudes of the states toward the new Constitution.