Description
Book SynopsisThis engaging book harnesses the uncertainty and excitement of the Constitutional debates to show readers the clear departure the Constitution marked, the powerful reasons people had to view it warily, and the persuasive claims that Madison and his allies finally made with success.
Trade Review... This work provides a fresh and informative account, despite slighting portions of the story. Recommended. All academic levels/libraries. Choice Readers unfamiliar with the basic outline of the arguments in Richmond will understand them clearly after reading Glover's text. Virginia Magazine of History and Biography
Table of ContentsPrologue
1. Fall 1787, First Reactions
2. Winter 1787–1788, Jockeying for Power
3. Spring 1788, Electing the Delegates
4. Summer 1788, Debating in Richmond
5. Summer 1788, Deciding the Question and the Future
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
Notes
Suggested Further Reading
Index
