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1787: the grand Convention / [by] Clinton Rossiter.
Tells of the supreme event in Philadelphia from May 25th to September 17th--the Constitution of the United States.
Record details
- Physical Description: 443 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm.
- Publisher: New York : Macmillan, [1966]
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-348) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 1. The primacy of 1787 -- I. Setting : 2. The United States in 1787 -- 3. Ills and remedies -- 4. Materials and choices -- II. Men : 5. The men of the North -- 6. The men of the middle states -- 7. The men of the South -- 8. The men of Philadelphia -- III. Event : 9. The convention, May 14-June 20: The nationalist assault -- 10. The convention, June 21-August 5: Compromise and creativity -- 11. The convention, August 6-September 11: Details, details, details -- 12. The convention, September 12-17: Last rites and retrospect -- IV. Consequences : 13. The finished work -- 14. The struggle for ratification -- 15. The first years of the Constitution -- 16. The last years of the Framers.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | JK 146 .R67 1966 | 229438 | Stacks | Available | - |
Summary:
Tells of the supreme event in Philadelphia from May 25th to September 17th--the Constitution of the United States.