Chronicles the life of Gouverneur Morris, discussing his role in the American Revolution, his views on the French Revolution, his beliefs about slavery and democracy, his celebrated love affairs, and other related topics.
Gouverneur Morris, the rake who wrote the Constitution
Brookhiser, Richard
2003
Presents a biography of Gouverneur Morris, the American patriot credited with writing the Preamble, as well as the final draft of the Constitution, discussing his achievements in politics and in social and domestic life.
Describes the life of Gouverneur Morris, who edited the final version of the United States Constitution, served as minister to France, and was instrumental in the establishment of our national coinage system and in the planning of the Erie Canal.
