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Book Synopsis: James Madison’s Notes on the 1787 Constitutional Convention have acquired nearly unquestioned authority as the description of the U.S. Constitution’s creation. No document provides a more complete record of the deliberations in Philadelphia or depicts the Convention’s charismatic figures, crushing disappointments, and miraculous triumphs with such narrative force. But how reliable is this account?
In an unprecedented investigation that draws on digital technologies and traditional textual analysis to trace Madison’s composition, Mary Sarah Bilder reveals that Madison revised the Notes to a far greater extent than previously recognized. The Notes began as a diary of the Convention’s proceedings. Madison abandoned the project at a critical juncture, however, and left the Notes incomplete. He did not return to finish them until several years later, largely for Thomas Jefferson. By then, Madison’s views were influenced by the new government’s challenges and Jefferson’s political ideas. Madison’s evolving vision of republican government, his Virginia allegiances, his openness to constitutional protection for slavery, his fascination with the finer points of political jockeying, and his depictions of Alexander Hamilton and Charles Pinckney shifted during the writing and rewriting of his account. When the Notes were finally published in 1840, the layers of revision were invisible.
Madison’s version of events quickly assumed an aura of objectivity, and the Notes molded the narrative of the Constitution. Madison’s Hand offers readers a biography of a document that, over two centuries, developed a life and character all its own.
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Discover the untold story behind the creation of the U.S. Constitution with Madison's Hand: Revising the Constitutional Convention Book. Unravel the mystery and uncover the truth behind James Madison's Notes on the 1787 Constitutional Convention, the authoritative record of this historic event. With our unprecedented investigation, powered by cutting-edge digital technologies and traditional textual analysis, you'll dive deep into Madison's composition and discover shocking revelations.
Unlike anything you've ever read before, Madison's Hand reveals that the Notes were extensively revised, shedding new light on the accuracy and reliability of this pivotal document. Mary Sarah Bilder's meticulous research uncovers secrets hidden within Madison's writing, demonstrating how his evolving views and political influences shaped the narrative of the Constitution's creation. You'll be captivated by the narrative force and charisma of the Convention's key figures, the struggles they faced, and the triumphant breakthroughs that shaped our nation.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience history like never before. Gain a profound understanding of Madison's vision of republican government, his influences, and his depiction of Alexander Hamilton and Charles Pinckney. As you embark on this remarkable journey, Madison's Hand will transport you back in time, giving you a front-row seat to the birth of our great nation.
Hurry, get your hands on Madison's Hand: Revising the Constitutional Convention Book and be part of a select few who uncover the truth. Seize this chance to unravel the layers of revision and explore the remarkable life and character that this historic document has acquired over two centuries. Order your copy now and embark on an enlightening adventure that will forever change the way you perceive the U.S. Constitution and its creation.
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