Decision in Philadelphia

The Constitutional Convention of 1787

By: James Collier, Christopher Collier

Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot

Length: 13 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

Fifty-five men met in Philadelphia in 1787 to write a document that would create a country and change a world: the Constitution. Here is a remarkable rendering of that fateful time, told with humanity and humor. Decision in Philadelphia is the best popular history of the Constitutional Convention; in it, the life and times of 18th-century America not only come alive, but the very human qualities of the men who framed the document are brought provocatively into focus - casting many of the Founding Fathers in a new light. A celebration of how and why our Constitution came into being, Decision in Philadelphia is also a testament of the American spirit at its finest.

©1986 Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier (P)2012 AudioGO

Very good

Very good but at times I feel like it misunderstood the perspectives of Alexander Hamilton in a little bit of James Madison. The author of this title did not entirely understand Alexander Hamilton and how he played devil's advocate at times, and he wasn't nearly as a monarchist or nationalist that the Republicans made him to be. Unfortunately that reputation stuck with him. Excellent narration and good sound quality.

So That's What it Was Like to Be a Founding Father

An in depth look at the single most important event in American History. I've listened to it several times.

excellent excellent work here

it is sad that many of know more about the who of the Constitution than the how. this book does a fantastic job of showing the steps that took us from nothing to a completed constitution, why things read the way they do, and how long it took to get these men to agree.
wonderfully written and excellently researched
well worth your time to read

The Constitution

A very informative telling of the creation of the Constitution. Lots of signers back stories

Made history interesting

I've never been a big fan of history books, but recently I've been more curious about how the American government works. This book was very informative and interesting. It kept my attention and taught me quite a bit about how the founding fathers thought and put together the Constitution. This helps me understand so much better how our modern political systems works. I enjoyed reading this book, and highly recommend it.

Feeling as Though I was at the Convention

After listening to this Audible book, I felt I had a real understanding of the personalities of the men who developed the principles of the constitution. Also the various viewpoints of the men were made clear.

Decision in Philadelphia

A great historical account of the writing of the constitution. The authors brought each framer to life in addition to explaining how and who were instrumental in creating the US Constitution. I would highly recommend it to Audible listeners.

Fascinating background and credible sources

This is a good listen except the readers voice was too deep to hear at times. My eyes are opened to a new and deeper understanding of why who and what was negotiated at the 2nd Continental Congress. Also appreciated the verbatim reading of Constitution and Bill of Rights. Likely to listen this this again. 👍

Excellent

I found this to be an most excellent and interesting report and review of how the constitution came to be and all the particulars that they had to work on during that time.

Comprehensive events of the constitutional convention

We know the major playersbut do not know about the intrigue the intrigue that went on during the convention.