Description
1986 Book of the Month Club edition with slipcase. Dust jacket has some yellowing. White hardcover has some foxing. Pages are clean and the binding is tight. The slipcase is clean and sharp.
This well-preserved copy of Catherine Drinker Bowen’s “Miracle at Philadelphia” offers a captivating exploration of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, one of the most pivotal events in American history. Bowen’s vivid and meticulously researched narrative brings to life the heated debates, personal rivalries, and political maneuverings that ultimately shaped the United States Constitution. With a keen eye for detail and a talent for storytelling, she weaves together the personalities and ideologies of the Founding Fathers, shedding light on the compromises and struggles that forged the framework of American democracy.
Bowen’s work stands as a testament to the enduring significance of the Constitutional Convention, a landmark gathering that not only established the structure of the federal government but also set forth the principles of individual liberty, checks and balances, and representative governance. This Book of the Month Club edition, with its slipcase and well-preserved condition, offers collectors and history enthusiasts a chance to immerse themselves in a seminal work that illuminates the origins of the nation’s founding document.
