Common Sense inflamed its readers and ignited the American Revolution. It was here that our constitutional form of government was first suggested. The forces that were focused and unleashed by Common Sense led directly to The Declaration of Independence. The Declaration led to the American Revolution and the United States' victory in that revolution led to the Articles of Confederation. Dissatisfaction with the Articles caused Alexander Hamilton; John Jay; and James Madison to write The Federalist Papers; which then led to the United States Constitution as we know it today. Here in one volume are these cornerstones of American freedom.
#897008 in Books 2016-11-15 2016-11-15Original language:English 9.00 x 1.10 x 6.00l; .0 #File Name: 1609384350272 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Insight about Iowa Soldiers and Iowa Culture During the Civil WarBy Karla WrightI really enjoyed reading this detailed account of soldiers from Iowa and the politics within Iowa during the Civil War years. It helped me match the experiences of my relative; Henry Giese Ankeny; of the 4th regiment; from Adams County; Iowa as written in the book "Kiss Josey For Me" - a collection of letters. I learned a lot about Annie Wittenmyer who had tremendous impact on the health and care of sick and injured soldiers. Another heroine whose story has slipped out of the history books. Although very detailed and documented; it was pretty easy to read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. it might have been nice if the author had provided a more in-depth discussion ...By CustomerIt is a well written and researched book. It provides a broad overview of Iowa's involvement on the front lines and at home. I thought the efforts to weave the narratives of the different individuals into the narrative was generally well done. However; it might have been nice if the author had provided a more in-depth discussion on the individuals that he focused on.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I purchased this book hoping it would be a short ...By Dr. A. L. StoddardI purchased this book hoping it would be a short history of all the Iowa regiments in the Civil War and their battles etc. The author did an adequate job detailing 6 counties and their young men; but there was often no mention of many of the other regiments and their contributions in such battles as Champion Hill; Corinth; Vicksburg; and Belmont; to name a few. An O.K. book as far as it went.
