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The Quartet

Orchestrating the Second American Revolution, 1783-1789

byJoseph J. Ellis

Genres: History

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Founding Brothers shares historical insights into America's post-Revolution efforts for independence, citing key debates over the creations of the Articles of Confederation and the Bill of Rights.

Language

English

Published on

01/01/2015

Pages

320

Format

Hardcover

ISBN

9780385353403

Topics Bill of rights Constitutional debates Key political figures Post-revolution america Evolution of federal government Formation of government Founding fathers American independence Political struggles United states history

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