The Framers' Coup

Discover the tumultuous and improbable drafting and ratification of the US Constitution in The Framers' Coup. Michael Klarman's prodigious research sheds light on the clashing interests that shaped the Constitution and American history itself. This narrative is told through the voices of participants, including riveting and colorful stories that will keep you engaged. Klarman's powerful arguments will reshape your understanding of the nation's founding, highlighting how multiple conflicting interests had a say in the creation of the Constitution. The Constitutional Convention almost didn't happen, and once it happened, it almost failed. This book will leave you with troubling questions about democratic legitimacy and how the Constitution has shaped our nation, for better or worse.