Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution

Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution

In May 1787, in an atmosphere of crisis, delegates met in Philadelphia to design a radically new form of government. Distinguished historian Richard Beeman captures as never before the dynamic of the debate and the characters of the men who labored that historic summer. Virtually all of the issues in disputeâ€”the extent of presidential power, the nature of federalism, and, most explosive of all, the role of slaveryâ€”have continued to provoke conflict throughout our nation's history. This unprecedented book takes readers behind the scenes to show how the world's most enduring constitution was forged through conflict, compromise, and fragile consensus. As Gouverneur Morris, delegate of Pennsylvania, noted: "While some have boasted it as a work from Heaven, others have given it a less righteous origin. I have many reasons to believe that it is the work of plain, honest men."

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Manufacturer	Random House Trade Paperbacks
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	new18-201510-09-b0042364
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2010-02-09
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780812976847