The Growth of the Constitution in the Federal Convention of 1787 An Effort to Trace the Origin and Development of Each Separate Clause From Its First Suggestion in That Body to the Form Finally Approved

Meigs provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of the US Constitution, focusing on the debates and discussions that took place during the Federal Convention of 1787. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including the official records of the convention, Meigs offers a fascinating insight into the creation of one of the most important documents in world history.

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