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Edling, Max M.
A revolution in favor of government : origins of the U.S. Constitution
and the making of the American state / by Max M. Edling
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-19-514870-3
1. Constitutional history—United States. 2. Federal
government—United States—History. I. Title.
KF4541 .E28 2003
342.73′029—dc21 2002152079

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on acid-free paper