Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 3 (of 16)

"Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 3 (of 16)" is a historical record that captures the intense political wrestling matches that shaped the United States of America in its early years. Set against the backdrop of Washington, D.C., during Thomas Jefferson's presidency, the book recounts the debates and decisions of the eighth Congress, with a special focus on the Louisiana Territory transfer. It captures the raw disagreements over presidential and congressional powers. It also captures the struggle to interpret the Constitution and foresee the impact of major decisions on the country’s future, providing a front-row seat to the birth pains of a nation.