The Classical Foundations of the American Constitution: Prevailing Wisdom
"...this fine book is essential reading for anyone concerned with the origins of the Constitution or the intellectual world that produced it."--Law and Politics Book Review"In this innovative and erudite study, Bederman surveys the influence of classical works on the American founding generation. A convincing argument for the Founding Fathers' use of classical ideas is lucidly advance. The book offers a more historically accurate and philosophically coherent argument than other recent volumes on the topic...The author defends the importance of original intent, with limitations, while concluding that the Founders' use of ancient sources was "instrumental and pragmatic."...Highly Recommended..."--H.L. Cheek Jr., CHOICE