A biography of the Constitution of the United States : its origin, formation, adoption, interpretation /
Broadus Mitchell, Louise Pearson Mitchell.
- Second edition.
- New York : Oxford University Press, (c)1975.
- xvii, 401 pages ; 22 cm
Part 1. Rope of sand Part 2. Founding fathers Part 3. The Constitution is constructed Framework -- Give and take -- Finishing touches Part 4. Champions and critics -- Strategy in Massachusetts -- Debater's duel in Virginia -- Drama in New York Part 5. Afterthoughts Part 6. Constitution is what Supreme Court says it is. The mighty marshal -- Civil rights -- Social pattern.
This book compresses the life story of the Constitution.