A Brilliant Solution

In her insightful audiobook, Carol Berkin delves into the pivotal summer of 1787 when a group of determined men gathered in Philadelphia to address the crisis facing the fledgling nation. Through a thorough examination of original documents, she sheds light on the challenges and compromises that led to the creation of the Constitution, capturing the founders' fears and understated hopes. Berkin's deep knowledge of 18th-century history and politics brings to life the dramatic context in which this foundational government took shape.