In time for the upcoming election season, Penguin presents a series of six portable, accessible, and--above all--essential reads from American political history, selected by leading scholars. Series editor Richard Beeman, author of "The Penguin Guide to the U.S. Constitution," draws together the great texts of American civic life, including the founding documents, pivotal historical speeches, and important Supreme Court decisions, to create a timely and informative mini-library of perennially vital issues.
In one portable volume, with accessible annotations and modernizing commentary throughout, Richard Beeman presents "The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution." Beeman has created a fascinating apparatus for understanding the most important document in American history--and why it's as central in the America of today as it was in creation of the country.
In time for the upcoming election season, Penguin presents a series of six portable, accessible, and--above all--essential reads from American political history, selected by leading scholars. Series editor Richard Beeman, author of "The Penguin Guide to the U.S. Constitution," draws together the great texts of American civic life, including the founding documents, pivotal historical speeches, and important Supreme Court decisions, to create a timely and informative mini-library of perennially vital issues.
In one portable volume, with accessible annotations and modernizing commentary throughout, Richard Beeman presents "The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution." Beeman has created a fascinating apparatus for understanding the most important document in American history--and why it's as central in the America of today as it was in creation of the country.
Imprint | Penguin Group |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | August 2012 |
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Authors | Nana |
Format | Electronic book text - Windows |
Pages | 176 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-101-60368-0 |
Barcode | 9781101603680 |
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LSN | 1-101-60368-2 |