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Summary: A very nice introduction
Review: This book tells the story of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia which resulted in the writing of the U.S. Constitution. It starts by describing the dissatisfaction that some states had with the Articles of Confederation. Then, it goes through the issues important to the framers one at a time, describing the conflicts involved and how they were resolved.Two issues are discussed at some length. First, the authors detail the battle over proportional representation versus equal representation for the states in the (new) Congress, which pitted the smaller states against an alliance between the biggest states and the Deep South states. Next, they discuss all the issues regarding slavery. The last several chapters of the book describe the ideas and compromises about how the government functions -- the role of the president, the method of choosing the president, the presence of a bill of rights, etc... The book was well written and in most parts a joy to read. It left me wanting to read biographies of several of the men involved in creating the Constitution.
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Summary: Very Informative
Review: This is a great book for anyone wanting to know about our Constitution. There are so many fascinating charachters that come to life in this book. Though we were taught about this subject in school, this book reveals many details we never learned. This is an easy to read yet in depth piece of literature.
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Summary: Great study of the politics creating the Constitution.
Review: This is a very readable study concerning the politics of the men that created the U.S. Constitution. Great reading and very enjoyable.
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