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OverviewAn eye-opening examination of America's foundation On September 17, 1787, at the State House in Philadelphia, thirty-nine men from twelve states, after months of often bitter debate, signed America's Constitution. Yet very few of the delegates, at the start, had had any intention of creating a nation that would last. Most were driven more by pragmatic, regional interests than by idealistic vision. Many were meeting for the first time, others after years of contention, and the inevitable clash of personalities would be as intense as the advocacy of ideas or ideals. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lawrence GoldstonePublisher: Walker & Company Imprint: Walker & Company Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.80cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9780802714602ISBN 10: 0802714609 Pages: 230 Publication Date: 20 October 2005 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |