Forrest McDonald
Forrest McDonald (1927-2016) was professor of history at the University of Alabama for more than twenty-five years. He is the author or coauthor of fourteen books, including Novus Ordo Seclorum: The Intellectual Origins of the Constitution , which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in history. Joining him formally as coauthor is his wife and longtime intellectual partner, Ellen Shapiro McDonald. Though she worked with her husband on all of his publications, she chose to only be formally credited as...See more
Forrest McDonald (1927-2016) was professor of history at the University of Alabama for more than twenty-five years. He is the author or coauthor of fourteen books, including Novus Ordo Seclorum: The Intellectual Origins of the Constitution , which was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in history. Joining him formally as coauthor is his wife and longtime intellectual partner, Ellen Shapiro McDonald. Though she worked with her husband on all of his publications, she chose to only be formally credited as coauthor on this project and as coeditor of Confederation and Constitution, 1781-1789 . See less
Forrest McDonald's Featured Books
Forrest McDonald book reviews
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We the People: The Economic Origins of the Constitution
well done! good referencer
by John W, Apr 20, 2014
The amazing detail information on all (almost all) of the individual participants is impressive. The critical insight that may be used to understand personal as well as other motivations in the ... Read More
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Cracker Culture
Good Southern Readin'
McWhiney has an interesting thesis. He is a very readable author. It flows more like a narrative than a history book. If you are a student reading this for class, you may skim over some of the ... Read More
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Alexander Hamilton: A Biography
A Thorough Background of A. Hamilton
McDonald's biography was published in 1978. It contains much detail about political forces that supported and opposed Hamilton's policies, which is helpful now that hints of the shortcomings of fiat ... Read More
