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Author
Publisher
Random House Trade Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2010, c2009
Edition
2010 Random House trade pbk. ed.
Physical Desc
xxv, 514 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Demonstrates how the American Constitution was forged through conflict, compromise, and eventually fragile consensus as James Madison and his cohorts devised a plan to radically alter the balance of governmental power.
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 7
Physical Desc
216 pages : black and white illustrations, portraits ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values and discussing the importance of the documents' history.