The Articles of Confederation – Pocket Hardcover Edition

America’s First Constitution, in Your Pocket

Before the U.S. Constitution, there were the Articles of Confederation—the document that first bound the thirteen states into a nation. Passed by the Continental Congress in 1777 and ratified by the states in 1781, it was America’s original framework for governance: imperfect, ambitious, and historically indispensable.

This pocket-sized hardcover from Applewood Books reproduces the full text—preamble, conclusion, and all thirteen articles—in a compact, gift-ready edition that belongs in every American history collection.

What’s Inside

• Full text of the Articles of Confederation – Preamble, all 13 articles, and conclusion faithfully reproduced
• Historical significance – The governing document that preceded the U.S. Constitution (1789), establishing the first rules of American politics and governance
• Pocket hardcover format – Compact, durable, and gift-ready

Why It Matters

Though ultimately replaced by the U.S. Constitution in 1789, the Articles of Confederation established foundational principles of American governance that persist in some form to this day. Understanding it is essential to understanding the Constitution that followed.

Book Details

• Publisher: Applewood Books
• Format: Hardcover
• Content: Preamble, 13 Articles, Conclusion
• Originally Passed: 1777 | Ratified: 1781
• ISBN: 9781557094605

A Thoughtful Patriotic Gift

Perfect for history enthusiasts, civics students, law students, or anyone curious about the documents that shaped American democracy. Pairs naturally with the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence editions from Applewood Books.