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Critics of the Constitution: 1781-1788

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Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture

The Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture is pleased to announce the publication of Critics of the Constitution: 1781-1788, a new volume in the Omohundro Institute's award-winning series, The Papers of George Mason.

Critics of the Constitution presents a comprehensive collection of anti-Federalist writings from the period 1781 to 1788. These writings provide a valuable window into the debates over the proposed Constitution, and they offer a rich source of insights into the political and intellectual culture of the early American republic.

The Antifederalists: Critics of the Constitution, 1781-1788 (Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press)

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The volume includes essays, pamphlets, newspaper articles, and letters written by a wide range of individuals, including prominent statesmen, lawyers, and journalists. These writers argued that the Constitution was too powerful, that it would destroy the states' rights, and that it would lead to tyranny. They also objected to the Constitution's lack of a bill of rights.

Critics of the Constitution is a major contribution to the study of the American Revolution and the early republic. It is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of the United States.

The Confederation Period: 1781-1787
The Constitutional Convention: 1787
The Ratification Debate: 1787-1788
The Anti-Federalist Legacy

Reviews

"Critics of the Constitution is a valuable resource for scholars and students of the American Revolution and the early republic. It provides a comprehensive collection of anti-Federalist writings from the period 1781 to 1788, and it offers a rich source of insights into the debates over the proposed Constitution." - Journal of American History

"Critics of the Constitution is a major contribution to the study of the American Revolution and the early republic. It is an essential resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of the United States." - Reviews in American History

Author

Robert A. Rutland is Professor of History Emeritus at the University of California, Davis. He is the author or editor of numerous books on the American Revolution, including George Mason: Reluctant Statesman and The Papers of George Mason.

Free Downloading Information

Critics of the Constitution is available for Free Download from the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture. To Free Download a copy, please visit the Institute's website or call 804-694-4052.