The Constitution of the United States of America and Other Writings of the Founding Fathers

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• ISBN13: 9781631067860
• ISBN10: 1631067869
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2022-01-18
• Publisher: Rock Point

Summary

This elegant book collects the essential historical documents that laid the foundation for the United States and charted the course of the nation’s growth and development.

Featuring an introduction by Andrew S. Trees, this collection gives you a window into the creation of a democracy that has endured and thrived for over two hundred years. Included are:

• The Constitution of the United States and Bill of Rights
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Federalist Papers
• The Articles of Confederation
• Common Sense
• President George Washington's First Inaugural and Farewell Addresses
• And much more

This beautifully packaged collection of the most important documents of the nation's founding makes an excellent keepsake for American history enthusiasts.

The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
The Rights of the Colonists
Common Sense
Lee Resolution
The Declaration of Independence
Extracts from the American Crisis
Articles of Confederation
The Definitive Treaty of Peace (Treaty of Paris)
Virginia Plan
The Northwest Ordinance
The Constitution of the United States
The Federalist Papers
President George Washington’s First Inaugural Address
Federal Judiciary Act
Bill of Rights
President George Washington’s Farewell Address
Historical Timeline
Further Reading