Stewart, is a detailed work of historical, factbased nonfiction with a biographical touch. The latest book about the framers, the summer of 1787, does not shed a lot of new light on that momentous process. David stewart talked about his book, the summer of 1787. The successful creation of the constitution is a suspense stor. David ostewart has been a trial lawyer for twentyfive years. Wellwritten and full of insight, students of history will catch a glimpse of the personalities and drama that occurred during the constitutional convention, and during the historical beginningtoend.
He began writing before law school as a reporter for the staten island advance. In his book about the framers of the constitution, mr. Focusing on the titular summer in the years after the american revolution, it chronicles the attempt by many prominent figures in early american history to come together and draft a constitution. The summer of 1787 audiobook books pics download new. Oct 24, 2008 the summer of 1787 takes us into the sweltering room in which the founding fathers struggled for four months to produce the constitution. Choose from 15 different sets of summer of 1787 flashcards on quizlet. The summer of 1787 is a worthy contribution to the history of the constitution, not only for its insights into the minds that made our nation, but also as a thoroughly enjoyable read. He described the experiences of the men who took part in. Maybe stewart will be compelled to write the fall of 1787. Apr 20, 2007 david stewart talked about his book, the summer of 1787. Im glad i read the former book first, as it helped set the stage for the latter. The successful creation of the constitution is a suspense story.
Stewart, like bowen, wants us to see the four summer months as the only period when. This book tells the story of the intrigue, the maneuvering and the compromises that took place in the summer of 1787 resulting in the constitution. The summer of 1787 is analogous to to the closed world of a country house mystery, if the author had broken out of the confines of this narrow place and time in the final chapters to cover the ratification and amendment process, not only would the book be in danger of losing its narrative power but the question would be when to stop. Best historical mystery of the year the lincoln deception the william h. Apr 16, 2020 summer springboard update welcome to the madison family. His first book, the summer of 1787, examines the creation of the united states constitution. More history more nonfiction more nonfiction more by david o. Washington writing award for best book of the year summer of 1787 bloomberg view.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. We hope you and your family are remaining safe and healthy and please know that jmu is closely monitoring the ongoing guidance and recommendations related to covid19. Using the delegates fiery rhetoric, the book explores the conflicts and hard bargaining that invented a government to meet the crises of the notquiteunited states. Learn summer of 1787 with free interactive flashcards. To say that the summer of 1787 reads like a novel is inadequate. George washington presided, james madison kept the notes, benjamin franklin offered wisdom and humor at crucial times. Ok, dear reader, so you know a good deal about franklin, hamilton, washington, madison and the other marblestatue heavyweights who created the u. The men who invented the constitution ebook written by david o. Stewart, by profession, is a lawyer with a resume that includes everything from arguing appeals at the supreme court level to serving as a law court to the acclaimed junior powell. The summer of 1787 is an enlightening look at the men behind the american constitution, and how the framers had to fight to get the country and the government organized enough to complete this historic and essential document. The men who invented the constitution is a nonfiction history book by american author david o.
Stewart, a lawyer specializing in constitutional law cases, has. Stewarts experience in defending a senate impeachment trial provided the spur to write about the first presidential impeachment in impeached. Stewart has done a nimble job of retelling a familiar story. The men who invented the constitution from the worlds largest community of readers. Understanding the broad themes going into summer of 1787 was helpful. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the summer of 1787. Analysis of the book the summer of 1787 by david o. The summer of 1787 takes us into the sweltering room in which the founding fathers struggled for. Dec 16, 2008 actually, my only complaint with this book is that is didnt cover the ratification process.
Constitution was written, of course, has been told many times before. The one book is your onestopshop that contains all the important steps, details and information you need to begin the transition to jmu. Apr 20, 2007 the latest book about the framers, the summer of 1787, does not shed a lot of new light on that momentous process. Jan 01, 2007 unlike decision in philadelphia, which works through the constitutional convention by dealing thematically with conflict, the summer of 1787 tells the story of the convention chronologically. Stewart flawlessly weaves atmosphere, the tempers and personalities of the men at the convention, personal letters and of course personal politics, as well as each piece of information that seems to possibly be available about the fateful philadelphia summer into this gripping book. The summer of 1787 will bring readers into the suspenseful time that produced the constitution of the united states. The summer of 1787 takes us into the sweltering room in which delegates struggled for four months to produce the flawed but enduring document that would define the nation then and now george washington presided, james madison kept the notes, benjamin franklin offered wisdom and humor at crucial times. Stewart recreates this moment with fidelity, great feeling, and insight.
David stewart was interviewed about his book, the summer of 1787. The one book, and the companion website, will guide you through steps to complete in preparation for summer springboard and making the transition to campus in. James madison university first year student information. We are excited to welcome you to jmu and are eager to help you transition to your life as a duke. The summer of 1787 takes us into the sweltering room in which delegates struggled for four months to produce the flawed but enduring document that would define the nation then and now. Stewart born april 2, 1951 is an american author and attorney who writes both nonfiction historical narratives and historical fiction and lives in garrett park, maryland. In 1786 shay sold a gold sword given to continue reading answering questions about the book.
If you read only one book about the constitution, let it be the summer of 1787. The latest book, the summer of 1787, does not shed a lot of new light on that process. Prescott award of the colonial dames of america madisons gift the history prize of. This book takes us into the sweltering room in which delegates struggled for four months to produce the flawed but enduring document that would define the nation. Specifically it will contain a book critique of the book. In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition. I know, i know, not technically part of the convention, but still really important and potentially interesting.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Stewart 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. James madison university information for fall admitted. Synopsis successful creation of the constitution is a suspense story. The summer of 1787 traces the struggles within the. It reads better than most novels and is a major contribution. Ramsey, roanoke times, july 1, 2007 stewart has produced a most readable and remarkable history of the convention. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the summer of 1787.
The men who invented the constitution, published by simon and schuster. Actually, my only complaint with this book is that is didnt cover the ratification process. How did they convince general knox, a boston merchant, that the federal government must be strengthened. Like catherine drinker bowens classic miracle at philadelphia and clinton rossiters the grand convention both 1966 originally, david stewarts book breaks little new ground, but is a useful introduction to the convention. The summer of 1787 takes us into the sweltering room in which the founding fathers struggled for four months to produce the constitution. Stewart is not a professional historian, nor is his book written specifically for an academic audience. Summer of 1787 the men who invented the constitution. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. When the constitutional convention in philadelphia adjourned late in the summer of 1787, the delegates returned to their states to report on the new constitution, which had to be ratified by specially elected conventions in at least nine states. His first book, the summer of 1787, examines the creation of the united states constitution, and grows out of his own experience as a constitutional lawyer.