Creating the Constitution, Christopher Collier
Creating the Constitution, Christopher Collier
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Creating the Constitution
1787

Author: Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

Narrator: Jim Manchester

Unabridged: 1 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: AudioBookShelf

Published: 06/01/2013

Synopsis

Using a narrative format, Creating the Constitution details the events leading up to the writing of the US Constitution and what American leaders went through to create it. The authors describe the conflicts between the new states and the delegates each sent to the Constitutional Convention, as well as the work that was done to resolve the many issues at hand.

About Christopher Collier

Christopher Collier is an author and historian. He attended Clark University and Columbia University, where he earned his PhD. He was the official Connecticut State Historian from 1984 to 2004 and is now professor of history emeritus at the University of Connecticut. He is the brother of James Lincoln Collier, with whom he has written a number of novels, most of which are based on historic events. His books have been nominated for several awards, including the Newbery Honor and the Pulitzer Prize.

About James Lincoln Collier

James Lincoln Collier has written many books for children, including Give Dad My Best and Planet out of the Past. He has also contributed more than five hundred articles to the New York Times Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and Boy’s Life. His honors include the Kidger Prize for Teaching, the Jane Addams Peace Prize, and the Newbery Honor.

About Jim Manchester

Jim Manchester is a retired English and theater teacher in Rhode Island. He has directed and acted in many theatrical productions over the years and has done voice-over work in the Providence area. Jim resides in the lovely seaport town of Bristol, Rhode Island.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jen

Another quality history book for young people written by the Collier brothers.......more

Goodreads review by AttackGirl

This books about our Constitution remind me of my wonderful HS Government class teacher Ms. Krysiak. I can still see my notes in my minds eye. I wonder now as the current Biden administration discuss re-writing the 2nd do they also plan to re-write or remove the 13th, where does their overlord author......more

Goodreads review by Sherri

I appreciate the effort the author has taken to concisely expound upon the formation of the American Constitution. The explanations he has provided in this book are easily understood and can be grasped by someone without a law degree. It would be wise for the American education system to adapt this......more

Goodreads review by Alicia

Typical American propaganda.......more

Goodreads review by Michael

Great book on what went into drafting the greatest government document known to mankind.......more

Quotes

“Focusing on specific periods in early American ‘political and institutional history,’ this series is accessible and easy to use and…will be useful for report writing…The books’ design imparts a traditional textbook look, though the authors maintain an inviting tone in the text.” Horn Book

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