Journal Of The Federal Convention V2 (1893)

The ""Journal of the Federal Convention V2"" is a historical book written by James Madison and published in 1893. It is a detailed account of the proceedings of the Federal Convention that took place in Philadelphia in 1787. The book is divided into two volumes, and this particular volume covers the period from June 5th to July 23rd, 1787.The Federal Convention was a gathering of delegates from twelve of the thirteen states that were then in existence in the United States. The purpose of the convention was to revise the Articles of Confederation, which were the governing documents of the country at the time. However, the delegates soon realized that the Articles were too weak to effectively govern the country, and they decided to draft a new constitution instead.James Madison was one of the most important delegates at the convention, and he kept a detailed record of the proceedings. His notes were not published until after his death, but they have since become an important historical document. The ""Journal of the Federal Convention V2"" is a faithful reproduction of Madison's notes, and it provides a fascinating insight into the debates and discussions that took place during the convention.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the structure of the new government, the powers of the executive and legislative branches, and the issue of slavery. It also includes a number of important documents, such as the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan, which were proposals for the new constitution.Overall, the ""Journal of the Federal Convention V2"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the United States. It provides a unique and detailed account of one of the most important events in American history, and it sheds light on the debates and discussions that shaped the country's future.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.