Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788
by:
Pauline Maier (author)
The debates over and ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1787-1788 have been described as "the first great stroke of popular democracy in America and perhaps its most successful and momentous as well." Yet this process, however seminal, has never been recounted in full, resplendent detail....
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The debates over and ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1787-1788 have been described as "the first great stroke of popular democracy in America and perhaps its most successful and momentous as well." Yet this process, however seminal, has never been recounted in full, resplendent detail. M.I.T. history professor Pauline Maier fills that embarrassing gap with this dramatic narrative, which has already been hailed as "a scrupulously even-handed presentation based on impressive scholarship. Editor's recommendation.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780684868547 (0684868547)
Publish date: October 19th 2010
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Pages no: 608
Edition language: English
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