The Constitutional Convention
A Narrative History from the Notes of James Madison (Modern Library Classics)
by James Madison
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Recommended by 1 source and appears in About Philadelphia, Most Recommended Books, and History.
In 1787, the American union was in disarray. The incompatible demands of the separate states threatened its existence; some states were even in danger of turning into the kind of tyranny they had so recently deposed. A truly national government was needed, one that could raise money, regulate commerce, and defend the states against foreign threats?...
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