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100 1 _aFord, Paul Leicester,
_d1865-1902
245 1 0 _aEssays on the Constitution of the United States :
_bPublished during its Discussion by the People, 1787-1788
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-04-05
520 _a"Essays on the Constitution of the United States" by Paul Leicester Ford is a historical collection published in the late 19th century. This work compiles various essays and letters that were central to the discussions surrounding the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in the years immediately following its proposal in 1787. The essays represent a range of viewpoints from prominent political figures of the time, showcasing pivotal debates that influenced the formation of the Constitution and American governance. The opening of this volume introduces an editor's perspective on the origins and significance of the selected writings, emphasizing their rarity and importance in understanding the foundational period of American history. It highlights the historical context of the ratification debates, referring to the contributions of notable figures such as James Sullivan and Roger Sherman, who articulated various arguments for and against the proposed Constitution. The editor notes that the writings of these statesmen are invaluable for understanding the intentions and concerns that shaped the Constitution, revealing the political dynamics and motives at play during this critical time in the nation's establishment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConstitutional history -- United States -- Sources
653 _aUnited States. Constitution
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31891
999 _c72737
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