Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Today it's easy for us to take this blueprint of our government for granted. But the Framers--fifty-five men from almost all of the original 13 states--argued fiercely for many months over what ended up being only a four-page document. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues--those between Northern and Southern States; big states and little ones--and the key players such as James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen.
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Signed on September 17, 1787--four years after the American War for Independence--the Constitution laid out the supreme law of the United States of America. Today it's easy for us to take this blueprint of our government for granted. But the Framers--fifty-five men from almost all of the original 13 states--argued fiercely for many months over what ended up being only a four-page document. Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the hotly fought issues--those between Northern and Southern States; big states and little ones--and the key players such as James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington who suffered through countless revisions to make the Constitution happen.
Imprint | Random House USA Inc |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | What Was? |
Release date | June 2018 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
Authors | Patricia Brennan Demuth, Who Hq |
Illustrators | Tim Foley |
Dimensions | 194 x 135 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 112 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-5247-8609-0 |
Barcode | 9781524786090 |
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LSN | 1-5247-8609-8 |