A Disquisition On Government

By John Caldwell Calhoun and Richard Kenner Crallã(c)

"A Disquisition on Government" is a treatise by John Caldwell Calhoun, a prominent American statesman and political theorist of the 19th century. Written before his death in 1850 and published posthumously, this work presents Calhoun's sophisticated and controversial theories on the nature of government, the rights of minorities, and the importance of constitutional limits on power.

Calhoun delves into the concept of concurrent majority, arguing that decisions should require the consent of each distinct interest or portion of society, thereby preventing the tyranny of the majority. His exploration of states' rights and his defense of the Southern way of life are central themes, making this work a significant document in understanding the intellectual underpinnings of the antebellum South. "A Disquisition on Government" remains a key text for students of American political thought and history.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023966085
• ISBN13: 9781023966085
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"