Gouverneur Morris : an independent life
Gouverneur Morris was one of the leading figures of the Constitutional Convention, putting the American Constitution in its final version, including its opening Preamble. This biography tells his robust story, including his celebrated love affairs during his long stay in Europe
collective biographies
1 online resource (xvi, 345 pages) : illustrations
9780300127041, 0300127049
182530166
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Redeeming Mr. Morris
PART I. BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 1. The Pedigree
CHAPTER 2. A Profession
PART II. REVOLUTION
CHAPTER 3. Things Fall Apart
CHAPTER 4. “The Great Question of Independency�
CHAPTER 5. Breaking the Fetters
PART III. NATIONAL AFFAIRS
CHAPTER 6. The Continental Congress, 1778-1779
CHAPTER 7. Money Matters
CHAPTER 8. The Convention
PART IV. EUROPE
CHAPTER 9. Paris,1789
CHAPTER 10. Business as Usual
CHAPTER 11. A Presidential Mission CHAPTER 12. Minister to FrancePART V. SETTLING DOWN
CHAPTER 13. The Long Journey Home
CHAPTER 14. On Native Ground
Notes
Bibliography
Index