The Rights And Duties Of American Citizenship (1898)

By Westel Woodbury Willoughby

Book Overview

The Rights and Duties of American Citizenship is a book written by Westel Woodbury Willoughby in 1898. The book is a comprehensive guide to the rights and responsibilities of American citizens, and it covers a wide range of topics related to citizenship, including the history of citizenship in America, the duties of citizens, the rights of citizens, and the responsibilities of government. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of citizenship. The first section provides an overview of the history of citizenship in America, including the development of citizenship laws and the evolution of the concept of citizenship over time. The second section focuses on the duties of citizens, including their obligations to the government and to society as a whole. The third section of the book covers the rights of American citizens, including the right to vote, the right to free speech, and the right to due process of law. The fourth section discusses the responsibilities of government, including the duty to protect the rights of citizens and to provide for the common good. Throughout the book, Willoughby emphasizes the importance of citizenship and the role that citizens play in shaping the future of America. He also highlights the challenges that face American citizens, including the need to balance individual rights with the needs of society as a whole. Overall, The Rights and Duties of American Citizenship is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship. It provides a thorough and insightful overview of the subject, and it remains a relevant and important work more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437317219
• ISBN13: 9781437317213
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"