Unfold Book Jacket for a Full-Color Reproduction of the U.S. ConstitutionWith their book Signing Their Lives Away; Denise Kiernan and Joseph D’Agnese introduced readers to the 56 statesmen (and occasional scoundrels!) who signed the Declaration of Independence. Now they’ve turned their attention to the 39 men who met in the summer of 1787 and put their names to the U.S. Constitution. Signing Their Rights Away chronicles a moment in American history when our elected officials knew how to compromise—and put aside personal gain for the greater good of the nation. These men were just as quirky and flawed as the elected officials we have today: Hugh Williamson believed in aliens; Robert Morris went to prison; Jonathan Dayton stole $18;000 from Congress; and Thomas Mifflin was ruined by alcohol. Yet somehow these imperfect men managed to craft the world’s most perfect Constitution. With 39 mini-biographies and a reversible dust jacket that unfolds into a poster of the original document; Signing Their Rights Away offers an entertaining and enlightening narrative for history buffs of all ages.
#1263606 in Books Westholme Publishing 2010-12-20Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.10 x 6.00l; 1.37 #File Name: 159416116X400 pagesNavy blue and black hardcover with gilt lettering; Jacket with orange backgroundfor titile and a scene photo of planning for the operation.323 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great story if you want to get a better idea how radar and the atomic bomb was developed by both the US and the UK during WWII.By TechmanSaw this reviewed in the WS Journal and have finished reading it. Great story if you want to get a better idea how radar and the atomic bomb was developed by both the US and the UK during WWII. Also has sections reviewing the war in Europe so reader can fully understand the need for all the technology that was developed to defeat the Nazi's and Japan.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. One of the BEST books I have ever read!!!!!!!!By susanGreat book; excellent condition. Amazing story of the cooperation of Britain and US in 1940's. and the capability of the scientists who were brilliant at perfecting radar and microwaves. So much hard guts work for the war effort became every day convenience items afterward. Mankind at it's best working to preserve democracy and defeat communism. I wish life were that noble today.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent of summary of WWII radar technologyBy Gene CrossI have read five books discussing the technology that literally won the war. I am struck by the politics and personalities that both aided and interfered with the critical decisions that had to be made with perfect timing. One can only wonder how many lives would have been saved if better judgements of personality flaws would have been made sooner.
