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“Cerami spins a good historical tale.” --Kirkus Reviews

Seven years after the revolution, America was in crisis. The government didn't work, but the citizens didn't care--or were in a state of rebellion. Then two unknown men, Hamilton and Madison (unknown especially compared to the revered Founding Fathers), envisioned a plan that no one else thought could happen: a truly United States.

Against all odds, these men maneuvered and strategized to get the right men to agree on the right ideas. The result: the most brilliant political document ever, and a powerful United States.

From New York Times bestselling author Charles Cerami, this gripping tale of young men founding a nation will captivate both history buffs and those who just love a great story.

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Author to Reader - vii
Acknowledgments - xi
1. Less Than a Nation - 1
2. Young Hopefuls - 13
3. A Matter of Class - 33
4. A Rebellion Pays Off - 47
5. States in Disarray - 61
6. Springtime in Philadelphia - 75
7. Washington’s Way - 93
8. Welcome Arrivals - 103
9. A Striking Start - 121
10. Small States Strike Back - 135
11. A Wave of Confidence - 147
12. Hamilton Stuns the Meeting - 159
13. A Great Man’s Support - 171
14. Exciting Associates - 181
15. Presidential Questions - 193
16. Distaste for Finance - 203
17. Courts and Compromises - 215
18. Signed but Not Sealed - 227
19. Jefferson Reacts - 235
20. Rejecting Europe’s Ways - 249
21. Formidable Opposition - 255
22. Narrowest of Victories - 271
23. “Long Live George Washington” - 285
24. The Truth about Rhode Island - 293
25. The First Fruits - 299
Epilogue: A New Place in World History - 313
The Constitution of the United States - 321
Source Notes - 337
Index - 349