The AntiFederalist Papers and the Co..., Ralph Ketcham
The AntiFederalist Papers and the Co..., Ralph Ketcham
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The Anti-Federalist Papers and the Constitutional Convention Debates

Author: Ralph Ketcham, Ralph Ketcham

Narrator: Sean Runnette

Unabridged: 16 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/29/2019


Synopsis

The complete texts of the documents that tell the story of the clashes and compromises that gave birth to the Unites States of America.

Should the members of the government be elected by direct vote of the people?

Should the government be headed by a single executive, and how powerful should that executive be? Should immigrants be allowed into the United States?

How should judges be appointed?

What human rights should be safe from government infringement?

In 1787, these important questions and others were raised by such statesmen as Patrick Henry and John DeWitt as the states debated the merits of the proposed Constitution. Along with The Federalist Papers, this invaluable book documents the political context in which the Constitution was born.

About Ralph Ketcham

Ralph Ketchum is Professor of History and Political Science at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs of Syracuse University. He is the author of many books on American History, including Presidents Above Party, From Colony to Country, and James Madison: A Biography.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rebecca

After you read the federalist papers it is so mind blowing to read the counter arguments. Both are such a study in government and propaganda. Again, I would recommend reading these essays over any american history text book to anyone that wants to really understand our government. They are facinatin......more

Goodreads review by Tony

I enjoy this even more than the federalist papers, really interesting to anyone who cares about politics or the nature of political thought in this country. This is where it all started.......more

Goodreads review by Murray

Kind of tough to read, but if you want to know what went wrong with the country, it's that these guys were right.......more

Goodreads review by Sean

Great.......more