Author: Chittenden, L. E. (Lucius Eugene)
Synopsis:
In 'A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention: For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861', author Lucius Eugene Chittenden takes readers behind closed doors to witness the intense and secretive discussions that shaped the future of the United States during a critical time in its history. This gripping account unveils the heated debates, political maneuvering, and high-stakes negotiations that occurred during the Conference Convention, where amendments to the Constitution were proposed amidst the backdrop of a nation on the brink of division.
Genres: Historical non-fiction, Political history, Legal history
Themes: Constitutional amendments, Political division, Negotiation and compromise
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