Origins of the Bill of Rights (Yale Contemporary Law Series)

Origins of the Bill of Rights (Yale Contemporary Law Series) by Levy, Professor Leonard W.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780300078022.

In this fascinating history of the origins of the Bill of Rights, Pulitzer Prize -- winning historian Leonard W. Levy offers a panoramic view of the liberties secured by the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Levy illuminates the behind-the-scenes maneuverings, public rhetoric, and political motivations of James Madison and others who overcame fierce opposition to ensure the ratification of these crucial liberties.