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Madison’s Hand: Revising the Constitutional Convention

byMary Sarah Bilder

Madison’s Hand examines revising the Constitutional Convention, combining Mary Sarah Bilder's clear narrative with the perspective of a historical account. By tracing causes alongside consequences, the narrative gives readers both a grounded account and a route into the wider field of history. Throughout, the author balances an accessible narrative with the complexity needed to understand motives, constraints, and disputed interpretations. What emerges is a nuanced account of the subject, its immediate consequences, and its wider meaning. It is written for readers seeking substance as well as a clear path through the material.

Publisher

Harvard University Press

Publication date

Aug 21, 2017

Format

Print edition

Pages

384

ISBN

9780674979741