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The genius of the people / Charles L. Mee, Jr.
"As it revealed itself in the strange mix of bankers, farmers, politicians, merchants, scholars and generals who struggled throughout the long summer of 1787 to construct a constitution unique in the history of nations"--Jacket subtitle.
Record details
- ISBN: 0060914785
- ISBN: 9780060914783
- Physical Description: xi, 348 pages : illustrations, maps, 1 plan, portraits ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York ; Perennial Library, 1988, ©1987.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally published: New York : Harper & Row, 1987.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-336) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- pt. 1. The man of history -- The man of order -- The man of liberty -- Early arrivals -- The opening session -- pt. 2. First principles -- The question of democracy -- The executive -- The keystone of the Constitution -- pt. 3. The opposition in place -- The localists attack -- The localists attack again -- The localists attack yet again -- Anarchy, and the turning point -- The fourth of July -- The great compromise -- pt. 4. The President -- Details -- Slavery -- The powers of Congress -- The President again -- Finishing touches and final objections -- The signing -- Epilogue: Ratification.
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | KF 4520 .M44 1988 | 260737 | Stacks | Available | - |