The Farrand, Max 1869-1945 creator Johnson, Allen 1870-1931 text utu 2002 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Fathers of the Constitution: A Chronicle of the Establishment of the Union" by Max Farrand is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book covers the critical events surrounding the formation of the United States government, focusing on the debates, compromises, and decisions made by the Founding Fathers as they worked to establish a functioning union after gaining independence from Britain. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by discussing the status of the United States at the conclusion of the Revolution. He explains how, despite the formal recognition of independence from Great Britain, the new nation struggled with issues of legitimacy and respect from other countries. Key figures, including Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay, are introduced as influential commissioners involved in negotiating the Treaty of Paris, emphasizing their differing personalities and approaches. The narrative illustrates the challenges faced in achieving international recognition and establishing a cohesive governmental framework during the subsequent years of uncertainty and disunity, highlighting the precarious situation that necessitated the eventual crafting of the Constitution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2002-01-01 Alev Akman, David Widger and Robert Homa Originally published: New Haven: Yale University Press, 1921 Constitutional history -- United States United States -- History -- Confederation, 1783-1789 United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1789 E300 New Haven: Yale University Press, 1921 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3032 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3032 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133106.0 3032