Isbn: 9780345346520 - decision in philadelphia: the constitutional convention of 1787 (16 Ergebnisse)

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Unknown. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

mass_market. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

mass_market. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

mass_market. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

mass_market. Zustand: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Zustand: Good. Reissue. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Draws on the latest research and scholarly thinking to reconstruct the personality and ideological clashes that marked the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention Piece(s) of the spine missing. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Dampness has seeped into more than just the cover. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is moderately loose. Some pages are falling out. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Paperback is clean and lightly bumped at corners, but otherwise square at edges. Bump to exterior corner extends into interior, and affects first 60 pages. Text is clean and tightly bound. Price sticker on rear cover.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Very good paperback.

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDvery good, some creasing.

Paperback. Zustand: Used. In a world where the founding fathers were not just a group of wigs and powdered noses, but rather a gaggle of eccentric thinkers wrestling with the profound question: "What do we do with a bunch of colonies that suddenly fancy themselves independent?" Christopher Collier?s "Decision in Philadelphia" invites you to the ultimate brain-teaser showdown of 1787. Did they think they could simply gather in a room and sort out the future of a nation over tea and crumpets? Spoiler alert: it was far more complicated than that. Picture it: a sweltering Philadelphia summer, where delegates from various states gathered not only to draft a document of liberty but also to engage in spirited debates that would make even a modern-day reality TV show look like a polite potluck. This book captures that chaotic yet oddly charming atmosphere, filled with towering egos, passionate arguments, and plenty of backroom deals that would make even a seasoned politician blush. Will they agree on a federal system? Or will they just leave it up to the next group of confused revolutionaries to figure it out? Collier, with his characteristic wit and insight, takes you beyond the dry history lessons and into the humorous absurdity of political wrangling. You?ll wander through the minds of men who thought they could draft a constitution amidst the ruckus of personal rivalries, regional allegiances, and the ever-present threat of the muffin man stealing their breakfast. Who knew history could be this entertaining? As you turn the pages, expect to encounter a plethora of delightful distractions, including: Delegates who disappear into the local taverns faster than you can say "Federalist Papers." Arguments so heated they might leave you questioning if you?ve stumbled into a family Thanksgiving instead. A rather complicated love affair with the idea of ?compromise??much like a couple trying to agree on a Netflix series. The sheer audacity of men who thought they could build a government without a blueprint, armed only with quills and an impressive collection of grievances. Surprising moments of clarity amidst the chaos, making you wonder if they did have a clue after all?or if they just lucked into it. This book is not merely a recounting of events but a lively exploration of the characters who shaped a nation. Collier seems to suggest that if they could navigate those turbulent waters without sinking, perhaps we, too, can figure out our own challenges today?provided we avoid the aforementioned taverns. Condition: Used, though not in the ?I?ve-been-stuffed-under-a-bed-for-forever? sense. It comes with the charming patina of age?slightly yellowed pages that whisper secrets of past readers, the occasional coffee stain (to remind you of those ?serious? reading sessions), and perhaps the odd marginalia from someone who had a lot to say about the way those delegates argued. Each imperfection adds character, much like the book?s subject matter. So, if you?re ready to unravel the delightful chaos that birthed the U.S. Constitution while perhaps wondering if you?d fare any better in the same situation, pick up "Decision in Philadelphia." It?s available now through Crappy Old Books, where every title tells a story that?s not just about the pages within, but the lives they?ve touched?often in ways the original authors never intended. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE.…

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paperback. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.