The Founders' Constitution
By: edited by Philip B. Kurland and Ralph Lerner
Edition: Web ed.
Publisher: University of Chicago
Published: 2000
Place of publication: [Chicago]
Language: eng
Subjects: Constitutional history; Sources
Description: Hailed as "the Oxford English Dictionary of American constitutional history," the print edition of The Founders' Constitution has proved since its publication in 1986 to be an invaluable aid to all those seeking a deeper understanding of one of our nation's most important legal documents. In this unique anthology, Philip B. Kurland and Ralph Lerner draw on the writings of a wide array of people engaged in the problem of making popular government safe, steady, and accountable. The documents included range from the early seventeenth century to the 1830s, from the reflections of philosophers to popular pamphlets, from public debates in ratifying conventions to the private correspondence of the leading political actors of the day. These rich and varied materials are arranged, first, according to broad themes or problems to which the Constitution of 1787 has made a significant and lasting contribution. Then they are arranged by article, section, and clause of the U.S. Constitution, from the Preamble through Article Seven and continuing through the first twelve Amendments. Those seeking additional information and guidance should consult "A Reader's Advisory" and the "Introduction".
Notes: Title from home page (viewed Dec. 19, 2005).

"This Web Edition is a joint venture of the University of Chicago Press and the Liberty Fund."

Includes index.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Table of contents: title: Major themes; title: The Constitution; title: The Bill of Rights and Amendments.