Sources in American Constitutional History

By Michael Les Benedict

Book Overview

In this invaluable reader, Michael Les Benedict draws together the important documents that have shaped and been shaped by the American Constitution from medieval times through the present day. It includes not only the most important Supreme Court decisions, but also key American declarations, resolutions, laws, and platforms. All these documents represent, in a sense, the formal expression of the American people's ongoing contract with each other.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442256702
• ISBN13: 9781442256705
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

It's good

Sources in American Constitutional History This book has really well organized excepts of original documents. The documents are grouped together in a way promotes a fuller understanding of American legal/governmental traditions and philosophies.