The Ordinance of 1787 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019446942)

This seminal work of American history provides a detailed account of the Ordinance of 1787, which established the framework for settlement and territorial government in the western United States. With its meticulous research and lucid prose, it remains an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and politics of the American west.

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