Surveys the decisive years, 1789-1801, of the American Republic when the leadership of the Federalists formed a solid base for the Government and the future of a nation.
Uses excerpts from letters, diaries, novels, poetry, press reports, documents, and other contemporary sources to portray the development of the United States in the early nineteenth century, during the administrations of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and Adams.
Discusses the writing of the Constitution and includes a short outline. Also includes a discussion of the weaknesses of confederation government and descriptions of the founding fathers.
