 Book cover of the 1986 edition | |
| Author | Catherine Drinker Bowen |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Little, Brown |
Publication date | 1969 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 346p. (1986 edition) |
Miracle at Philadelphia: The Story of the Constitutional Convention is a work of historical non-fiction, written by Catherine Drinker Bowen and originally published in 1969. Bowen recounts the Philadelphia Convention, a meeting in 1787 that created the United States Constitution. Bowen draws much of her information from notes and journals of the Framers, especially James Madison. It contains vivid description of many founders including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, George Mason, and Gouverneur Morris, important compromises such as the Great Compromise, and controversial issues such as slavery.
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