A brilliant solution inventing the American Constitution - Berkin, Carol (New York Harcourt, 2002)
Our present federal government is a name, a shadow : the call for a convention -- Making Mr. Madison wait -- A gathering of demi-gods -- How far do you intend to go? : the perils of power -- I do not trust you, gentlemen : schisms, threats, and compromises -- Like "a trial of colours to a blind man" : debating the presidency once again -- I consent, sir, to this constitution because I expect no better : the convention ends -- The constitution is now before the judgment seat : the battle for ratification -- This great and good man : the inauguration of President George Washington
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Keywords: United States -- Constitutional Convention -- (1787); United States -- Signers; Constitutional history -- United States; Statesmen -- United States -- History -- 18th century; United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789