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Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution

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Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American ConstitutionIn May 1787, in an atmosphere of crisis, delegates met in Philadelphia to design a radically new form of government. Distinguished historian Richard Beeman captures as never before the dynamic of the debate and the characters of the men who labored that historic summer. Virtually all of the issues in dispute the extent of presidential power, the nature of federalism, and, most explosive of all, the role of slavery have continued to provoke conflict

In May 1787, in an atmosphere of crisis, delegates met in Philadelphia to design a radically new form of government. Distinguished historian Richard Beeman captures as never before the dynamic of the debate and the characters of the men who labored that historic summer. Virtually all of the issues in dispute--the extent of presidential power, the nature of federalism, and, most explosive of all, the role of slavery--have continued to provoke conflict throughout our nation's history. This unprecedented book takes readers behind the scenes to show how the world's most enduring constitution was forged through conflict, compromise, and fragile consensus. As Gouverneur Morris, delegate of Pennsylvania, noted: "While some have boasted it as a work from Heaven, others have given it a less righteous origin. I have many reasons to believe that it is the work of plain, honest men."


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Trade
Published: 02/09/2010
ISBN: 9780812976847
Pages: 514
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.22h x 5.98w x 1.21d

Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 03/28/2010 pg. 22
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