Preface ; Introduction ; Proceedings (Proceedings of convention, May 14-29 ; The Virginia plan ; Proceedings of committee of the whole house, May 30-June 19 ; The Virginia plan as amended in committee ; The New Jersey plan ; Proceedings of convention, June 19-July 13)

United States. Constitutional Convention

Jan 1911 · Yale University Press

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Wow what a fantastic resource. To have the day to day discussions of the Framers in their words is to illuminate The Constitution with 3D glasses. The sheer scope of knowledge of History of these men who off the cuff discuss the Helvetic Cantons and German States, weaknesses and strengths in regard to writing a Constitution for this New Atlantis. To leaf through is to come to see that we were blessed with a multitude of geniuses, as well as a rich and temperate land, well positioned between the Oceans; coming to power while Europe was busy with The French Revolution, and then distracted by Napoleon. And to have not one or two of these men, but a room full of educated LIberal (Classically so, of course) Gentlemen, embarking consciously to create Something New Under The Sun, is miraculous!