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Genre/Form: | History |
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Additional Physical Format: | Print version: Berkin, Carol. Brilliant solution. New York : Harcourt, ©2002 (DLC) 2002005648 |
Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Carol Berkin |
OCLC Number: | 1028871420 |
Notes: | Includes index. |
Description: | 1 online resource (310 pages) |
Contents: | Our present federal government is a name, a shadow : the call for a convention -- Making Mr. Madison wait -- A gathering of demi-gods -- How far do you intend to go? : the perils of power -- I do not trust you, gentlemen : schisms, threats, and compromises -- Like "a trial of colours to a blind man" : debating the presidency once again -- I consent, sir, to this constitution because I expect no better : the convention ends -- The constitution is now before the judgment seat : the battle for ratification -- This great and good man : the inauguration of President George Washington. |
Responsibility: | Carol Berkin. |
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