The Constitution and the States: The Role of the Original Thirteen in Framing and Adoption of the Federal Constitution

by Patrick T. Conley (Editor)

In thirteen essays-one on each state-noted historians provide a fascinating picture of the political process by which competing interests and ideas formed the Constitution.

352 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1988

About the author

Patrick Thomas Conley was professor of history and constitutional law at Providence College, Rhode Island.