We the People: The Foundation & Evolution of the U.S. Constitution (eBook)

Essays and Documents on the American Constitution's Evolution

James Madison, U.S. Congress, Center for Legislative Archives, Helen M. Campbell (Autoren)

eBook Download: EPUB

2024
903 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781403-0 (EAN)

Infos

We the People: The Foundation & Evolution of the U.S. Constitution is a compelling anthology that captures the transformative journey of a nation's guiding document through a diverse array of texts and styles. This collection brings together revolutionary writings that have shaped American constitutional discourse, from foundational debates to pivotal amendments and beyond. It highlights significant works, including speeches and lesser-known drafts that reveal the complexity of the burgeoning American political landscape. With an eye towards historical development and contemporary reflection, this book invites readers to explore the dynamic dialogue inherent in the U.S. Constitution's evolution. The collection's contributors, including James Madison, the U.S. Congress, the Center for Legislative Archives, and Helen M. Campbell, collectively offer a mosaic of insight into political thought and adaptation over time. Madison's influential Federalist Papers provide a profound insight into the intentions behind the Constitution, while the U.S. Congress's recorded proceedings give voice to legislative adjustments and societal shifts. The editors, particularly the Center for Legislative Archives and Helen M. Campbell, curate these documents against the backdrop of historical and cultural movements, offering a broader understanding of America's constitutional heritage. Readers are afforded a unique opportunity to engage with this anthology, which fluently interweaves diverse perspectives and historic milestones. "We the People" serves not only as an educational resource but also as a powerful dialogue between historical and modern viewpoints. This collection is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the U.S. Constitution's rich tapestry, illuminating the tenets of democracy and governance with illuminating clarity and scholarly rigor.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.1.2024
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Öffentliches Recht
• Schlagworte: academic resource compilation • American Constitutional History • American democracy evolution • American Government • American History • Bill of rights • bill of rights origins • Constitutional amendment process • Constitutional Convention • constitutional debates • constitutional interpretation debates • constitutional law • Declaration of Independence • Enlightenment influences • Federalist Papers • Federalist Papers essays • founding document analysis • Founding Fathers • founding fathers biographies • governance principles exploration • Government powers • Hamilton • historical legal documents • James Madison • Ken Follett • Legal system • Lincoln • Political Philosophy • political thought anthology • Revolution • ron chernow • rule of law discourse • Slavery • The Art of War • The Man of Legends • United States legal foundation • U.S. Constitution