As a leading historian of his time, Albert Bushnell Hart's Formation of the Union is a classic text that explores the causes and events leading to the formation of the United States. From the early colonial era to the Convention of 1787, Hart captures the key players and their roles in shaping the nation. Written in an engaging style that holds the reader's attention throughout, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone studying American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.