Gaillard Hunt Knihy

The second volume of the debates from the 1787 Constitutional Convention offers a crucial insight into the formation of the United States Constitution. This edition has been meticulously reformatted and retyped to ensure clarity and readability, preserving the historical significance of the original discussions. It serves as an essential resource for understanding the foundational principles of American democracy, making it accessible for both contemporary readers and future generations.

This scholarly work provides a comprehensive analysis of the political and ideological conflicts that shaped the early years of the American republic. Focusing on the controversial issue of Western expansion and its implications for slavery and sectionalism, it examines the debates and divisions within Congress during the turbulent year of 1794.

James Madison was one of the most important figures in American political history, and this biography offers a comprehensive overview of his life and accomplishments. The author examines Madison's role in the founding of the United States, his contributions to the writing of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and his tenure as the fourth President of the United States.