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James Wilson In The Philadelphia Convention (1897)

James Wilson In The Philadelphia Convention (1897)

McLaughlin, Andrew Cunningham

Paperback

Political Biographies20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1120303230
ISBN13: 9781120303233
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
James Wilson in the Philadelphia Convention is a book written by Andrew Cunningham McLaughlin and published in 1897. The book is a detailed account of the role played by James Wilson, one of the founding fathers of the United States, in the Constitutional Convention of 1787 held in Philadelphia. The book provides a thorough analysis of the contributions made by Wilson towards the drafting of the US Constitution. Wilson was a prominent lawyer and judge who played a key role in shaping the legal and political landscape of the United States. He was a strong advocate of the idea of a strong central government and played a critical role in the development of the concept of federalism.McLaughlin's book provides a detailed account of Wilson's life and career, including his upbringing in Scotland, his education at the University of Edinburgh, and his eventual move to the United States. The book also explores Wilson's role in the drafting of the US Constitution, including his contributions to the debates over the structure of the federal government, the role of the judiciary, and the balance of power between the states and the federal government.Overall, James Wilson in the Philadelphia Convention is a comprehensive and insightful account of one of the most important figures in American history, and an essential read for anyone interested in the development of the US Constitution and the ideas that shaped the country's political system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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