Reviews
"In sprightly, engaging prose and with a sure, steady scholarly hand, Rick Beeman has given us a vivid account of the most vital chapter of our early history: the making of the Constitution. This is a terrific book."--Jon Meacham, author of American Lion "Beeman eschews the heroic version of the story in favor of a hard-eyed narrative that in no way diminishes the Framers' achievement. . . . In a motion-by-motion, day-by-day, debate-by-debate fashion, he re-creates the [delegates'] hard bargaining. . . . Masterfully told American history for the scholar and general reader alike."-- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "While some have boasted it as a work from Heaven, others have given it a less righteous origin. I have many reasons to believe that it is the work of plain, honest men."--Gouverneur Morris "Authoritative and readable . . . Beeman's work is distiguished by a gently judicious tone that allows us to appreciate, and draw some lessons from, the delicate balances that emerged out of that passion-filled Philadelphia crucible." --Walter Isaacson, The New York Times Book Review "The fullest and most authoritative account of the Constitutional Convention ever written." - Gordon S. Wood, author of The Radicalism of the American Revolution "Engrossing . . . This minute-by-minute account introduces us to a world, and time, where everything was at stake."-- Chicago Tribune, editor's choice "A stunning achievement . . . easily the best and most comprehensive treatment of its subject ever written."-- Weekly Standard, In sprightly, engaging prose and with a sure, steady scholarly hand, Rick Beeman has given us a vivid account of the most vital chapter of our early history: the making of the Constitution. This is a terrific book. Jon Meacham, author of American Lion Beeman eschews the heroic version of the story in favor of a hard-eyed narrative that in no way diminishes the Framers' achievement. . . . In a motion-by-motion, day-by-day, debate-by-debate fashion, he re-creates the [delegates'] hard bargaining. . . . Masterfully told American history for the scholar and general reader alike. Kirkus Reviews, starred review While some have boasted it as a work from Heaven, others have given it a less righteous origin. I have many reasons to believe that it is the work of plain, honest men. Gouverneur Morris Authoritative and readable . . . Beeman's work is distiguished by a gently judicious tone that allows us to appreciate, and draw some lessons from, the delicate balances that emerged out of that passion-filled Philadelphia crucible. Walter Isaacson, The New York Times Book Review The fullest and most authoritative account of the Constitutional Convention ever written. Gordon S. Wood, author of The Radicalism of the American Revolution From the Hardcover edition., "In sprightly, engaging prose and with a sure, steady scholarly hand, Rick Beeman has given us a vivid account of the most vital chapter of our early history: the making of the Constitution. This is a terrific book."-Jon Meacham, author of American Lion "Beeman eschews the heroic version of the story in favor of a hard-eyed narrative that in no way diminishes the Framers' achievement. . . . In a motion-by-motion, day-by-day, debate-by-debate fashion, he re-creates the [delegates'] hard bargaining. . . . Masterfully told American history for the scholar and general reader alike."- Kirkus Reviews , starred review "While some have boasted it as a work from Heaven, others have given it a less righteous origin. I have many reasons to believe that it is the work of plain, honest men."-Gouverneur Morris "Authoritative and readable . . . Beeman's work is distiguished by a gently judicious tone that allows us to appreciate, and draw some lessons from, the delicate balances that emerged out of that passion-filled Philadelphia crucible." -Walter Isaacson, The New York Times Book Review "The fullest and most authoritative account of the Constitutional Convention ever written." Gordon S. Wood, author of The Radicalism of the American Revolution "Engrossing . . . This minute-by-minute account introduces us to a world, and time, where everything was at stake."- Chicago Tribune, editor's choice "A stunning achievement . . . easily the best and most comprehensive treatment of its subject ever written."- Weekly Standard
