The creation of the presidency, 1775-1789: a study in constitutional history

By Charles C. Thach Jr.

Book Overview

Fresh from a battle against monarchy, the American Founders were wary of a strong executive, but they were equally conscious that unchecked legislative power risked all the excesses of democracy.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1173212965
• ISBN13: 9781173212964
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 2.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.7" x 1.1" x 7.4"