The Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787: Which Framed the Constitution of the United States of AmericaThe 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 | v |
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 |
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