Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Constitution A Pro-Slavery Compact: And Extracts From The Madison Papers, Etc"" is a collection of writings by James Madison, one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. The book focuses on the issue of slavery and the role it played in the creation of the US Constitution.Madison believed that the Constitution was a pro-slavery document, designed to protect the interests of slave owners and perpetuate the institution of slavery. He argued that the Constitution's provisions on states' rights and the regulation of commerce were intended to prevent the federal government from interfering with the institution of slavery.The book includes a number of extracts from Madison's papers, including his notes on the Constitutional Convention and his correspondence with other founding fathers. These documents provide insight into the debates and discussions that took place during the drafting of the Constitution, and shed light on the attitudes and beliefs of the founding fathers regarding slavery.Overall, ""The Constitution A Pro-Slavery Compact: And Extracts From The Madison Papers, Etc"" offers a provocative and thought-provoking perspective on the history of the United States and the role of slavery in its founding. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
