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The Framers’ Coup: The Making of the United States Constitution

by Michael J. Klarman

Americans revere their Constitution. However, most of us are unaware how tumultuous and improbable the drafting and ratification processes were. As Benjamin Franklin keenly observed, any assembly of men bring with them “all their prejudices, their passions, their errors of opinion, their local interests, and their selfish views.” One need not deny that the F

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication date

Jul 01, 2018

Format

Print edition

Pages

880

ISBN

9780190865962