Creating the Constitution (Sources of the American Tradition) - Hardcover

Kaminski, John P

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1583900012 ISBN 13: 9781583900017

Publisher: Copley Publishing Group, 1992

Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Copley Publishing Group
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1583900012
• ISBN 13: 9781583900017
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 262