Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788

by Pauline Maier

Book Overview

From the distinguished historian of Revolutionary-era America and author of the acclaimed American Scripture comes this fresh and surprising account of a pivotal moment in American history--the ratification of the Constitution. When the delegates left the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in September 1787, the new Constitution they had written was no more than a proposal. Elected conventions in at least nine of the thirteen states would have...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684868547
• ISBN13: 9780684868547
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 589 Pages
• Weight: 1.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.5" x 9.3"