A brilliant solution : inventing the American Constitution /
Berkin, Carol.
A brilliant solution : inventing the American Constitution / Carol Berkin. - 1st ed. - New York : Harcourt, c2002. - 310 p. ; 22 cm.
American Window Includes index.
Our present federal government is a name, a shadow : the call for a convention -- Making Mr. Madison wait -- A gathering of demi-gods -- How far do you intend to go? : the perils of power -- I do not trust you, gentlemen : schisms, threats, and compromises -- Like "a trial of colours to a blind man" : debating the presidency once again -- I consent, sir, to this constitution because I expect no better : the convention ends -- The constitution is now before the judgment seat : the battle for ratification -- This great and good man : the inauguration of President George Washington.
0151009481
2002005648
United States. Constitutional Convention (1787)
United States. Constitution --Signers.
Constitutional history--United States.
Statesmen--History--United States--18th century.
United States--Politics and government--1783-1789.
E303 / .B47 2002
973.3/18
A brilliant solution : inventing the American Constitution / Carol Berkin. - 1st ed. - New York : Harcourt, c2002. - 310 p. ; 22 cm.
American Window Includes index.
Our present federal government is a name, a shadow : the call for a convention -- Making Mr. Madison wait -- A gathering of demi-gods -- How far do you intend to go? : the perils of power -- I do not trust you, gentlemen : schisms, threats, and compromises -- Like "a trial of colours to a blind man" : debating the presidency once again -- I consent, sir, to this constitution because I expect no better : the convention ends -- The constitution is now before the judgment seat : the battle for ratification -- This great and good man : the inauguration of President George Washington.
0151009481
2002005648
United States. Constitutional Convention (1787)
United States. Constitution --Signers.
Constitutional history--United States.
Statesmen--History--United States--18th century.
United States--Politics and government--1783-1789.
E303 / .B47 2002
973.3/18