I also note, that you make mention of the Federalist Papers, which is a great starting point when talking about the adoption of the Constitution, but like most, you omit the fact that the FP were actually only one side of the argument. The Letters from a Federal Farmer (also known as the Anti-Federalist), were the other side of the arguments. To really understand the discussion, you have to read both sides. The anti-federalists are victims of the 'omissions' that you mention.
Also, I would argue that without John Locke, and his Second Treatise of Government, you simply would not have an American Revolution, though he predates it.
Thank you, yes. This book looks amazing. I will look through it later.
As for the Federalist, Farmer Letters, and Locke,
https://librivox.org/author/4362
https://librivox.org/the-federalist-papers-by-alexander-hamilton-john-jay-and-james-madison-2
https://librivox.org/the-anti-federalist-papers-by-patrick-henry/
https://librivox.org/letters-from-a-farmer-in-pennsylvania-by-john-dickinson/
All of it free in the public domain.
Sent you a follow up pm about Wilbur Gordy’s book.