Making Our Constitution: A Week by Week Story of the Federal Convention of 1787 - Paperback

by Raymond Pitcairn (Author)

Making Our Constitution: A Week By Week Story Of The Federal Convention Of 1787 is a book written by Raymond Pitcairn that provides a detailed account of the creation of the United States Constitution. The book chronicles the events of the Federal Convention of 1787, which was held in Philadelphia and attended by some of the most prominent figures in American history, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison.The book is organized into weekly chapters, each of which covers a specific week of the convention. The author uses primary sources, such as letters, diaries, and meeting notes, to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of the proceedings.Throughout the book, readers will learn about the challenges and debates that arose during the convention, including the contentious issue of representation in the new government, the role of the executive branch, and the balance of power between the states and the federal government. The book also explores the compromises that were made to reach a consensus and the personalities and motivations of the delegates.Overall, Making Our Constitution: A Week By Week Story Of The Federal Convention Of 1787 is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history or the creation of the United States Constitution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.