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Author : George 1800-1891 Bancroft
Publisher :
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 41,31 MB
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781362839651
Author : George 1800-1891 Bancroft
Publisher :
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 41,31 MB
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781362839651
Author : George Bancroft
Publisher :
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 21,60 MB
Release : 1883
Category : United States
ISBN :
Author : Alicia Barnard
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 22,92 MB
Release : 2018-01-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780483049963
Excerpt from Story of the Constitution of the United States The following story is the outcome of a teacher's attempt to present historical lessons of interest to the children, and at the same time be consistent with her all time pleading that in history reading, above all reading, the child should train himself to look for sequence, cause and effect; for initiative acts and results. It ought not to detract from the child's respect for the Constitution to know that it was fought for and fought over; that there was no perfect agreement between parties then any more than now, and that compromises had to be made then as now. This story method has been used with much success in the school-room, and the author feels that it will generally appeal to the average child of our grammar school grade. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Francis Newton Thorpe
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 49,80 MB
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781528549462
Excerpt from The Story of the Constitution of the United States The story of the Constitution is of truth stranger than fie tion. It is natural to attribute to an institution throughout its history that reputation which it bears in our own day. Many men are yet living who remember with startling dis tinctness a time when the Constitution seemed merely a piece of parchment; when the fate of the nation was as uncertain as the course of battle; when stern necessity compelled so liberal an interpretation of the supreme law of the land that states men refrained from forming conclusions on the tendency Of national administration, and, looking hopefully forward, sought new meanings in events where before they had sought interpretation by a construction Of words. Then, and not till then, in our history was the Constitution of the United States understood in its spirit as being the expression of the nation's mind, Whatever that mind might be. But no man now living can remember the angry days when the Constitu tion was yet a hope or a proposition debated between jealous States and still more jealous political leaders. NO one can re member the living opinions which, at the close of the eight eenth century, so nearly triumphed, and whose triumph would have dissolved a feeble union of States and encouraged the horrors of an anarchy only possible in a democracy. When the Opinions on national government in America to-day and opinions Of a century ago are contrasted, it is difficult to be lieve that we are the children of our fathers. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Editors of Canterbury Classics
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 10,2 MB
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 168412106X
“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . . ” — The U.S Constitution The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings is a collection of the crucial documents, speeches, and other writings that shaped the United States. In addition to the Constitution, readers can review the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Federalist Papers, important presidential speeches, and many others. Both famous and lesser-known, but equally important, Americans are represented, including Benjamin Franklin, Victoria Woodhull, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and even the creators of the rules of baseball. The founders' inspirational and revolutionary ideals are all here, and this is a perfect volume for anyone who finds the history of America to be a fascinating and enlightening journey.
Author : John Fiske
Publisher :
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 12,86 MB
Release : 1888
Category : United States
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher : Barnes & Noble
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 27,70 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Constitutional history
ISBN : 9781435139305
This leatherbound collection of classic works traces the founding of America, from the birth of the nation in the late 1760s to the creation of a more perfect union at the end of the early 1800s. It celebrates the pursuit of life, liberty and justice and the freedoms that define America through notable documents as well as significant pieces, writings and speeches by famous figures and the founding fathers commenting on historic events. This volume includes the full texts of On Civil War by Benjamin Franklin, Common Sense by Thomas Paine, The Declaration of Independence and many more. A beautiful addition to any home library, the bonded-leather edition also features a satin-ribbon bookmark, distinctive stained edging and decorative endpapers.
Author : Akhil Reed Amar
Publisher : Random House
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 20,39 MB
Release : 2012-02-29
Category : History
ISBN : 1588364879
In America’s Constitution, one of this era’s most accomplished constitutional law scholars, Akhil Reed Amar, gives the first comprehensive account of one of the world’s great political texts. Incisive, entertaining, and occasionally controversial, this “biography” of America’s framing document explains not only what the Constitution says but also why the Constitution says it. We all know this much: the Constitution is neither immutable nor perfect. Amar shows us how the story of this one relatively compact document reflects the story of America more generally. (For example, much of the Constitution, including the glorious-sounding “We the People,” was lifted from existing American legal texts, including early state constitutions.) In short, the Constitution was as much a product of its environment as it was a product of its individual creators’ inspired genius. Despite the Constitution’s flaws, its role in guiding our republic has been nothing short of amazing. Skillfully placing the document in the context of late-eighteenth-century American politics, America’s Constitution explains, for instance, whether there is anything in the Constitution that is unamendable; the reason America adopted an electoral college; why a president must be at least thirty-five years old; and why–for now, at least–only those citizens who were born under the American flag can become president. From his unique perspective, Amar also gives us unconventional wisdom about the Constitution and its significance throughout the nation’s history. For one thing, we see that the Constitution has been far more democratic than is conventionally understood. Even though the document was drafted by white landholders, a remarkably large number of citizens (by the standards of 1787) were allowed to vote up or down on it, and the document’s later amendments eventually extended the vote to virtually all Americans. We also learn that the Founders’ Constitution was far more slavocratic than many would acknowledge: the “three fifths” clause gave the South extra political clout for every slave it owned or acquired. As a result, slaveholding Virginians held the presidency all but four of the Republic’s first thirty-six years, and proslavery forces eventually came to dominate much of the federal government prior to Lincoln’s election. Ambitious, even-handed, eminently accessible, and often surprising, America’s Constitution is an indispensable work, bound to become a standard reference for any student of history and all citizens of the United States.
Author : Michael Burgan
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 24,3 MB
Release : 2006-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736896535
In this fascinating graphic novel, witness the real-life debates, disagreements, and compromises that led to the formation of the U.S. Constitution during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Eye-popping artwork and easy-to-read text offer an appealing, accessible alternative for nonfiction readers. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding. The perfect book for budding historians, comic book fans, and everyone in between!
Author : Max Farrand
Publisher : New Haven : Yale University Press
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 36,22 MB
Release : 1913
Category : History
ISBN :
An account of the Federal Convention presenting an analysis of the conditions, the convictions, and the men who framed the Constitution of the United States.