Decision in Philadelphia
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Includes a complete copy of the Constitution.
Fifty-five men met in Philadelphia in 1787 to write a document that would create a country and change a world. Here is a remarkable rendering of that fateful time, told with humanity and humor. "The best popular history of the Constitutional Convention available."--Library…
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This one is my absolute favorite. The Collier brothers wrote numerous books on American history for kids and adults alike.
Even though I knew that the Constitutional Convention of 1787 resulted in the creation of the U.S. Constitution, many times as I was reading this book—which is aimed squarely at adults—I found myself thinking, “I can’t wait to see how this ends!” The book is really that suspenseful, and reads like a novel.
The authors are especially good at describing the personalities of the players. My favorite is their analysis of the father-son nature of the bond between George Washington…
From Joseph's list on the creation of the U.S. Constitution.
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