Labunski, Richard E.

James Madison and the struggle for the Bill of Rights / Richard Labunski. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2006. - xii, 336 p. : ill., map, ports. ; 25 cm. - Pivotal moments in American history .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [285]-318) and index.

The Philadelphia Convention -- The reluctant candidate -- The road to Richmond -- The Virginia Ratifying Convention -- The ratification vote -- The anti-federalists fight back -- The election -- Madison introduces the Bill of Rights -- Congress proposes the Bill of Rights -- Ratification of the Bill of Rights.

9780195181050 (alk. paper) 0195181050 (alk. paper)

2006005347


Madison, James, 1751-1836.


United States. 1st-10th Amendments Constitution. --History.


Civil rights--History.--United States

KF4749 / .L32 2006

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