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James Madison and the Struggle for the Bill of Rights (2006)

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Serier: Pivotal Moments in American History (2006)

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Today we hold the Constitution in such high regard that we can hardly imagine how hotly contested was its adoption. In fact, many of the thirteen states saw fierce debate over the document, and ratification was by no means certain. Virginia, the largest and most influential state, approved the Constitution by the barest of margins, and only after an epic political battle between James Madison and Patrick Henry. Now Richard Labunski offers a dramatic account of a time when the entire American experiment hung in the balance, only to be saved by the most unlikely of heroes--the diminutive and exc… (mere)

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A wonderful look into the fight over the new Constitution that eventually culminated in the Bill of Rights. The attention given to prominent Anti-Federalists (George Mason and Patrick Henry in particular) gives this book a depth not intimated by the title. As someone who has always felt that the revolutionary leaders who came out against the constitution are woefully ignored by the writers of this counties founding, I was thrilled by the balanced regard for all those involved, on which ever side. (

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skid0612 | Feb 25, 2023 |

I found listening to this book so difficult that I stopped after the second disc. I hope to grow up a bit and get back to it one day in order to finish it because it's stated intent is so important to understanding USA. I was also hoping for a more intimate look into Madison but, as far as I went, I didn't find it. Again, I may not have been paying enough attention. Either way, the writing (or the reading) wasn't of the type to grab me quickly enough. (

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gmillar | May 5, 2013 |

The book is about a topic I find very interesting. It provides a detailed exposition of the enactment of the Bill of Rights. Patrick Henry was a strong opponent of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and I learned a great deal about him in this book. I would recommend the book to anyone interested in this important event. (

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wildbill | Sep 5, 2010 |

A hard slog...page by page. Finally finished. Dinky (5'4") Madison was known for his compromising personality. The book outlines a detailed exposition of the enactment of the Bill of Rights and credits completion to Madison. Patrick Henry and Madison were political enemies as Hemry was a strong opponent of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights on the basis of states rights...an issue not solved until the completion of the civil war. Read/listen to this book only if you are a complete fanatic about political issues in the USA's formative years. (

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buffalogr | Feb 9, 2010 |

A compelling story detailing important issues, but very poor writing and lack of chronological organization of the narrative made it a struggle to read. (

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Today we hold the Constitution in such high regard that we can hardly imagine how hotly contested was its adoption. In fact, many of the thirteen states saw fierce debate over the document, and ratification was by no means certain. Virginia, the largest and most influential state, approved the Constitution by the barest of margins, and only after an epic political battle between James Madison and Patrick Henry. Now Richard Labunski offers a dramatic account of a time when the entire American experiment hung in the balance, only to be saved by the most unlikely of heroes--the diminutive and exc

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