The Great Reheaersal Author:Carl Van Doren The Great Rehearsal, Carl Van Doren's narrative of the drafting and ratification of the Constitution of the United States. The book first published in 1948, was both a major book-club selection and a favorite of scholars. The consensus of reviews of The Great Rehearsal struck a natural balance between solid scolarship and expert storytelling, ... more »avoiding the pitfalls of pedantry and popularization.« less