Dark Bargain

Dark Bargain explores the forging of America's Constitution through the critical compromises shaped by men involved in the slave economy, highlighting the intense debates and behind-the-scenes negotiations that tested the unity of the founding delegates. Set against the backdrop of a hot summer in Philadelphia, the book reveals how unlikely alliances and difficult agreements kept the fledgling document alive. Lawrence Goldstone offers a compelling account of a pivotal moment in history, emphasizing the fragile nature of the constitutional process.