Creating the Constitution (Sources of the American Tradition)

ISBN: 1583900012

Author: John P. Kaminski

Condition: Used

A remarkable collection of original eighteenth century letters and newspaper articles that were written during the debate over the ratification of the Constitution in 1787-1788. These pieces are intoduced with brief descriptions and explanations that will help students use this volume. The volume also has a general introduction that explains the events leading up to the Constitutional Convention, the ideas of those who wrote the Constitution and then supported its ratification, and the arguments of those who opposed it. All documents have been carefully selected for readability and importance.