This book considers the Confederation interlude in American history as a continuation and fulfillment of movements touched off by the War for Independence and also as a testing ground of the political institutions of the new
republic. The assembled documents seek to probe and illume both of these aspects from the period, as well as to consider the republic's prospects when peace came, to evaluate its accomplishments and shortcomings, and to bring into focus the men and events responsible for the adoption of the Federal Constitution. |
