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A completely newly researched story of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and of the lives of the most prominent framers of the Constitution: Oliver Ellsworth, Benjamin Franklin, Nathaniel Gotham, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, George Mason, Gouverneur Morris, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, Edmund Randolph, John Rutledge, Roger Sherman, George Washington, and James Wilson. Among items discussed are the main compromises of the Convention, the battle over slavery and states' rights, sectional and economic disputes and alliances, and the reason for the great strength of the Constitution as a bulwark of American democracy. Stressed are the greatest prose stylists, the leading parliamentarians, the political theorists and strategists, and those most zealous in preserving individual rights and liberties. The Indian influence upon American government is noted, as is the extent to which the Constitution has been used as model by other nations seeking constitutional government. At a time when the intent of the framers is of crucial importance, this book supplies that information.
Contents
Table of Contents
To the Reader
1. The Miracle at Philadelphia
2. The Great Compromise
3. Oliver Ellsworth: The Education of a Connecticut Yankee
4. Benjamin Franklin: The World Recognizes an American
5. Nathaniel Gorharn: The Voice of Business
6. Alexander Hamilton: A Portrait in Paradox
7. James Madison: Political Theorist Turned Pragmatist
8. George Mason: Champion of Human Rights
9. Gouverneur Morris: Witty and Aristocratic Lothario
10. Charles Cotesworth Pinckney: The Soldier and Patriot
11. Edmund Randolph: The Conscientious Moderate
12. John Rutledge: The Benevolent Dictator
13. Roger Sherman: The Awkward Clear-Headed Yankee
14. George Washington: The One Indispensable Man
15. James Wilson: The Capitalist and World Citizen
16. The Founding Fathers Today
References
Bibliography
Index
