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Readings In American Constitutional History, 1776-1876

Readings In American Constitutional History, 1776-1876

Johnson, Allen

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163639915
ISBN13: 9781163639917
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 606
Weight: 1.76
Height: 1.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Readings In American Constitutional History, 1776-1876 is a comprehensive collection of primary source documents that explore the evolution of American constitutional law and political thought during the first century of the nation's history. Edited by Allen Johnson, this book features a diverse range of materials, including speeches, letters, judicial opinions, and legislative acts, all of which offer insight into the major debates and controversies that shaped the development of the American constitutional system.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a particular period in American history. The readings cover a wide range of topics, including the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, the debates over federalism and states' rights, the struggle for civil rights and liberties, and the role of the judiciary in interpreting the Constitution. Key figures such as James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln are featured prominently, along with lesser-known figures who played important roles in shaping American political and legal thought.Overall, Readings In American Constitutional History, 1776-1876 is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the origins and evolution of American constitutional law and political thought. It provides a rich and nuanced portrait of the debates, controversies, and struggles that shaped the American constitutional system during its formative years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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