Bailyn, Bernard

Presents ten essays in which the author examines the motivations, character, and beliefs of eight leaders and followers of the American Revolution, including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Jonathan Mayhew, and Harbottle Dorr; and explores the central themes of the American Revolution.

Provides brief character sketches of the key figures of the American Revolution, revealing the ambiguities, complexities, and uncertainties of the founding generation as well as their achievements.

A collection of newspaper articles, pamphlets, speeches, and private letters from September 1787 to January 1788 chronicling the political debates that accompanied the Constitution's ratification from state to state.

Presents an account of the first great transit of people from Britain, Europe, and Africa to British North America.