The Bill of Rights : a history in documents
Title:
The Bill of Rights : a history in documents
Author:
Patrick, John J., 1935-
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2003..
Physical Description:
205 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.
Summary:
Uses contemporary documents to explore the history of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the British traditions on which they were based, and their impact on American society.
Language:
English
Contents:
The roots of American rights -- Rights and revolution in America -- The birth of the Bill of Rights -- The Bill of Rights marginalized -- Rights renewed and denied -- A resurgence of rights -- Nationalization of the Bill of Rights -- Political cartoons on right to bear arms -- Consensus and controversy.
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ISBN:
9780195103540
Format :
Book
