Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Published: Aug 16, 2016
Language: eng
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 474
ISBN-13: 9781442271883
Description: The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution covers the Founding of the American Republic and the Framers, the drafting of the Constitution, constitutional debates over ratification, and traces key events, Supreme Court chief justices, amendments, and Supreme Court cases regarding the interpretation of the Constitution from 1789-2016. The Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 300 cross-referenced entries on key figures in the Founding, Supreme Court chief justices, explanations of the Articles and Amendments to the Constitution, and key Supreme Court cases. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the U.S. Constitution.
Notes: Source title: Historical Dictionary of the U.S. Constitution (Historical Dictionaries of U.S. Politics and Political Eras)