Journal Of The Federal Convention V2 (1893)

von James Madison

424 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Journal of the Federal Convention V2 (1893) is a historical book written by James Madison. It is a detailed account of the proceedings of the Federal Convention of 1787, which was held in Philadelphia and is also known as the Constitutional Convention. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume covering the period from August 6 to September 17, 1787. The Federal Convention was a pivotal event in American history, as it was during this time that the US Constitution was written and ratified. The Journal provides an in-depth look at the debates, discussions, and decisions that took place during the Convention. It includes detailed accounts of the various proposals that were put forward by the delegates, as well as the compromises that were made in order to reach a consensus on key issues such as representation, taxation, and the powers of the federal government.As one of the key figures in the Convention, James Madison's insights and observations are particularly valuable. His notes provide a unique perspective on the proceedings, and his analysis of the debates and decisions sheds light on the thinking of the Founding Fathers as they worked to create a new system of government for the United States.Overall, the Journal of the Federal Convention V2 (1893) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the US Constitution and the early years of American democracy. It provides a rich and detailed account of one of the most important events in American history, and offers valuable insights into the minds of the men who shaped the nation's founding document.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781437140590
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: E. H. Scott