Joseph A. Montagna
Cohen, William, Schwarz, M. and Sobil, D.
The Bill of Rights: A Source Book
. Benziger Brothers, New York, 1968.
An excellent book for teachers who wish to pursue further questions concerning the Bill of Rights.
Farrand, Max.
The Framing of the Constitution
, Yale University Press, New Haven, 1913.
Though written almost 70 years ago, Farrand’s book is still considered to be
the
source for students of the U.S. Constitution.
Hamilton, Jay and Madison.
The Federalist Papers
, introduction by Clinton Rossiter, New American Library, New York, 1961.
This collection of 85 essays by Hamilton, Madison and Jay is considered to be the most important work on political thought in the U.S.
Levy, L. W.
Essays On The Making of The Constitution
, Oxford Press, London, 1969.
Ten essays by noted historians.
Lewis, John D.
Anti-Federalists vs. Federalists
, Chandler Pub., Scranton, Pa., 1961.
A collection of selected documents which illustrate the ideas and the men that defended them.
MacDonald, Forrest.
We The People,
University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1958.
Rossiter, Clinton.
1787: The Grand Convention,
MacMillan, New York, 1966.
An easily read book which sets the scene for the Convention, takes the reader to meet the men who attended, make the reader “witness” to these proceedings. A good source for teachers.