The Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787: Which Framed the Constitution of the United States of America

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Prometheus Books, Dec 5, 2006 - History - 677 pages
The very future of the nation was at stake. This handsome, affordable paperback edition contains James Madison''s entire narrative of the stirring historic debates that led to the creation of one of the free world''s most respected documents: the Constitution of the United States. Known today as the "Father of the Constitution," Madison clearly and precisely chronicles the often-heated discussions, and his is the primary record of the events that established the United States government, its division of power, and ultimately the character of American democracy. Through Madison''s words we understand the essence of the personalities involved and the conflict and compromise that was inherent in the drafting of the document. The Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787 includes Madison''s notes and remarks as well as other requisite information for interpreting the events of that historic year. The work is divided into three parts: "Antecedents of the Federal Convention of 1787," which presents the complete text of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation; "The Federal Convention of 1787," a day-by-day description of the debates surrounding the formation of the Constitution; and "The Constitution, Its Ratification, and Amendments," which presents the complete text of the Constitution, documents attesting to its ratification, and the Bill of Rights. With a preface by University of Richmond historian Robert Alley, this landmark work is absolutely indispensable for historians, scholars, and all those who treasure America''s heritage.
 

Contents

Monday May 14
17
Thursday May
31
Friday June 1
37
Saturday June 2
79
Tuesday June 12
91
Tuesday June 5
93
Thursday June 7
101
Monday June 18
111
Tuesday August 14
395
Wednesday August 15
404
Friday August 17
415
Monday August 20
427
Tuesday August 21
435
Wednesday August 22
443
Thursday August 23
451
Friday August 24
459

Tuesday June 19
120
Wednesday June 20
131
Thursday June 21
139
Friday June 8
146
Monday June 11
155
Tuesday June 26
166
Wednesday June 27
174
Friday June 29
182
Saturday June 30
190
Monday July z
201
Second resolution that the Legislature consist of two branches
206
Friday July 6
213
is with the exception of the first entry the Session of Thursday June 14
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Wednesday July 18
274
Thursday July 19
282
Friday July 20
288
Saturday July 21
294
Monday July 23
303
Friday August 10
373
Saturday August 11
380
Saturday August 25
465
Monday August 27
471
Tuesday August 28
476
Thursday August 30
489
Friday August 31
496
31
497
Monday September 3
503
Wednesday September 5
512
Thursday September 6
519
Friday September 7
525
Saturday September 8
532
Saturday September 1 502
537
Monday September 10
538
Tuesday September 11
545
Thursday September 13
559
Saturday September 15
567
Amendments to change the representation of the States not agreed
577
37
651
75
658
79
668

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