The Summer of 1787 is an excellent read!!! It reads like a narrative for the Constitutional Convention making some intelligent commentary and observations along the way. I have found it to be well written and researched. For anyone who has not done a very careful study of the Convention there is plenty here to discover and learn. The short bios of the partcipants are useful in adding a dimension to their motives in the debates. In now know about the snall but pivotal role that Abraham Baldwin played at the Convention and why he is lost into obscurity. A great companion volume while perusing the Notes of the Federal Convention of 1787 by Madison. I am looking forward to his new work on the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson.
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Havn't read it yet, but it is on my "to read" shelf.
An excellent companion book which Stewart cited in his notes is "America's Constitution" by Akhil Reed Amar who I have found to be an excellent Constitution scholar.
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