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The Blessings of Liberty: A Concise History of the Constitution of the United States

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The Blessings of Liberty: A Concise History of the Constitution of the United States

This concise, accessible text covers important trends and events in U.S. constitutional history, encompassing key Supreme Court and lower-court cases. The volume begins by discussing the English and colonial origins of American constitutionalism. Following an analysis of the American Revolution's meaning to constitutional history, the text traces the Constitution's evolution from the Early Republic to the present day. The Second Edition addresses the constitutional issues surrounding the impeachment of President Clinton and the Patriot Act, among other recent events.

Country	USA
Author	Michael Benedict
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Cengage Learning
EAN	9780618357079
Edition	2
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0618357076
Label	Wadsworth Publishing
Manufacturer	Wadsworth Publishing
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	512
PublicationDate	2005-09-20
Publisher	Wadsworth Publishing
Studio	Wadsworth Publishing
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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