This, the first of two volumes of Liberty and Union, is a
comprehensive constitutional history of the United States from the
Anglo-American origins of the Constitution through the colonial and
antebellum periods, to the Civil War and the consequent
restructuring of the nation.
Written in a clear and engaging narrative style, it successfully
unites thorough chronological coverage with a thematic approach,
offering critical analysis of core constitutional history topics,
set in the political, social, and economic context that made them
constitutional issues in the first place. Combining a thoughtful
and balanced narrative with an authoritative stance on key issues,
the authors explain the past in the light of the past, without
imposing upon it the standards of later generations.
Authored by two experienced professors of History and Law this
textbook has been thoughtfully constructed to offer an accessible
alternative to dense scholarly works avoiding unnecessary technical
jargon, defining legal terms and historical personalities where
appropriate, and making explicit connections between constitutional
themes and historical events. For students in an undergraduate or
postgraduate constitutional history course, or anyone with a
general interest in constitutional developments, this book will be
essential reading.
Useful features include:
- Full glossary of legal terminology
- Recommended reading
- A table of cases
- Extensive supporting artwork
- Companion website
Useful documents provided:
- Declaration of Independence
- Articles of Confederation
- Constitution of the United States of America
- Chronological list of Supreme Court justices
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