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The Anti-Federalist Papers and the Constitutional Convention Debates
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Author: edited by Ralph Ketcham
- The Federalist Papers influenced the colonies to adopt the U.S. Constitution. Who were the anti-federalists? Men such as Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine. What impact did they have on the debate? They gave us the Bill of Rights and a more solid, lasting Constitution.
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The Federalist Papers -- In Modern Language: Indexed for Today's Political Issues
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Author: Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay; edited by Mary Webster
- A new "must-have" reference work on the old "must-have" set of essays that argued in support of the newly proposed Constitution. Some of the most important political opinion writing in history.
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The Debate on the Constitution
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Author: edited by Bernard Bailyn
- A treasure of "Federalist and Antifederalist Speeches, Articles, and Letters During the Struggle over Ratification." Bailyn captures the spirit and the substance of the intense battle over the future of the American Republic. (1993)
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The Comprehensive Catalog and Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins
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Author: Coin World, edited by Brad Reed
- "Coin World" is the most widely read magazine on the topic of numismatics available. This new edition of the magazine's comprehensive catalog has been updated to include the most recent evaluations, a complete listing of pattern and experimental pieces, current grading and prices, an Appendix of Treasury and Mint officials, and more. 500+ photos. (1998)
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Stats Major League Handbook 2002
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Author: Inc STATS
- Quick reference to the most complete stats on every major league player. (2002)
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Nineteenth Century Baseball: Year-By-Year Statistics for the Major League Teams, 1871-1900
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Author: Marshall D. Wright
- A year-by-year statistical history of the teams and players of the 19th century's major leagues. Teams are listed by league, with full rosters and complete statistics for each player. An introductory section for each year places the leagues in historical perspective. Includes features not found in most standard references, such as pitchers' batting statistics. (1996)
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The National Association of Base Ball Players, 1857-1870
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Author: Marshall D. Wright
- Professional baseball as we know it today began in 1871 with 10 teams forming the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players. But U.S. baseball had a rich tradition prior to this date. This volume details the history of those teams. (2000)
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Shipwrecks in the Americas
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Author: Robert F. Marx
- From an Amazon reader: "This is not a book for the casual reader -- the text on underwater archaeology can be somewhat dense and technical, and the listings of shipwrecks are encyclopedic, not narrative. However, if you are a wreck diver, shipwreck enthusiast or archaeologist, this is a useful reference volume." (1994)
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History of United States Naval Operations in World War II 15 Volume Set
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Author: Samuel Eliot Morison
- From an Amazon reader: "While the official Army history of the war is the series of 'Green Books,' many of them dry as dust, Morsion's Navy history is a thrilling acount. The Pacific battles are especially thrilling, but Morsion covers the entire war on all oceans." (2001)
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