Jesse Wegman: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution
The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution — Jesse Wegman — Celadon Books — 384 pages — $30.00 — June 23, 2026 — ebook versions available at lower prices
It is fairly mind-boggling that few Americans know the name or the story of James Wilson. He was a crucial “founding father” of the US Constitution whose influence in American history is incredibly important.
I think of myself as pretty well educated and I have spent a fair amount of time during my life learning about American history.I am sure I have run across James Wilson’s…
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