The Signers of the Constitution

The Signersof the Constitution tells the story of the legal instrument that established our system of government some two hundred years ago and of the men who created it.

The summer of 1787 comes alive as delegates to the Constitutional Convention hammer out the wording of our nation's highest law. This book examines the need for and significance of the Constitution of the United States and follows the progress of various proposals and debates during the four grueling months that it took to forge an acceptable document.

An appendix cites the complete text of the Constitution and summarizes the history of the document itself. An index facilitates easy retrieval of information in the text.

Recommended reading for high school and college students, as well as for history buffs of all ages. Softcover; 268 pages.