{"product_id":"the-articles-of-confederation","title":"The Articles of Confederation – Pocket Hardcover Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAmerica’s First Constitution, in Your Pocket\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore the U.S. Constitution, there were the \u003cstrong\u003eArticles of Confederation\u003c\/strong\u003e—the document that first bound the thirteen states into a nation. Passed by the Continental Congress in \u003cstrong\u003e1777\u003c\/strong\u003e and ratified by the states in \u003cstrong\u003e1781\u003c\/strong\u003e, it was America’s original framework for governance: imperfect, ambitious, and historically indispensable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pocket-sized hardcover from \u003cstrong\u003eApplewood Books\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces the full text—preamble, conclusion, and all thirteen articles—in a compact, gift-ready edition that belongs in every American history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull text of the Articles of Confederation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Preamble, all 13 articles, and conclusion faithfully reproduced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical significance\u003c\/strong\u003e – The governing document that preceded the U.S. Constitution (1789), establishing the first rules of American politics and governance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket hardcover format\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compact, durable, and gift-ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Applewood Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preamble, 13 Articles, Conclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally Passed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1777 | \u003cstrong\u003eRatified:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1781\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781557094605\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Thoughtful Patriotic Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for history enthusiasts, civics students, law students, or anyone curious about the documents that shaped American democracy. Pairs naturally with the \u003cem\u003eU.S. Constitution\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDeclaration of Independence\u003c\/em\u003e editions from Applewood Books.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Applewood Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53307965047098,"sku":"9781557094605","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/4870\/3802\/files\/original_abb82938-bbc9-44d2-a2d6-4c9586aea13b.jpg?v=1775944114","url":"https:\/\/www.anthroapothecary.com\/products\/the-articles-of-confederation","provider":"Anthro Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}