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Levinson, Cynthia , Levinson, Sanford

Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws That Affect Us Today

237 pp. | Peachtree | September, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-56145-945-2 $19.95
(4) YA The authors present a comprehensive account of the men involved in the writing of the Constitution, the struggles and conflicts between factions, and the eventual compromises necessary for its passage. Considerable space is given to how the Constitution affects our present government, arguing both strengths and weaknesses of the document. The lackluster text-heavy format is somewhat enhanced with sidebars and charts. Timeline. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

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