The Fathers of the Constitution

Chronicles of America #13

by Max Farrand

"The United States of America"! It was in the Declaration of Independence that this name was first and formally proclaimed to the world, and to maintain its verity the war of the Revolution was fought. Americans like to think that they were then assuming "among the Powers of the Earth the equal and independent Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them"; and, in view of their subsequent marvelous development, they are inclined to add that it must have been before an expectant world. In these days of prosperity and national greatness it is hard to realize that the achievement of independence did not place the United States on a footing of equality with other countries and that, in fact, the new state was more or less an unwelcome member of the world family. It is nevertheless true that the latest comer into the family of nations did not for a long time command the respect of the world.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Politics, American History

218 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1918

About the author

Dr. Max Farrand was a professor and writer of American history. He graduated from Princeton (A. B., 1892; Ph.D., 1896) and was the first director of the Huntington Library.

Reviews

[vicki hartung · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Informative

I had just finished John Fiske's, "The War of Independence" and was left wanting on details after the war leading up to our first president. This book has filled in those blanks. Very informative on the process involved in our Constitution and the events and men involved. Would recommend both books, read in the order I read them, for every student; and for every politician, to remind them of the roots of the Constitution they swear to uphold!

[Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written. Insightful.

[Russell Waite · Rating 4 out of 5]

Constitution

Lacked Bill of Rights. Interesting the ideas presented in the forerunner documents to the Constitution, especially, eventually, the false respect for Native Americans.

[Valkyriethewonderdog !! · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good quick read

all Americans should read this and other early descriptions of the creation of the USA. don't rely on today's skins bites.learn and think for yourself