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S'està carregant… The Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution (Penguin Civic Classics) (2012 original; edició 2012)de Richard Beeman (Editor), Richard Beeman (Introducció)
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No citizen of the United States should be without the Declaration and the Constitution, the most important documents in the nation's history. Richard Beeman's annotations make these foundational and indispensable texts approachable for all, showing why they remain at the core of modern American life. Penguin Books Civic ClassicsThe Declaration of Independence and The United States ConstitutionCommon Sense/Thomas Paine The Federalist PapersAlexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay Lincoln Speeches/Abraham Lincoln American Political SpeechesSupreme Court DecisionsPenguin presents great essential texts of American civic life in a portable and accessible series for the politically engaged. Richard Beeman and leading experts introduce the founding documents, pivotal historic speeches, important Supreme Court decision, and historic writings, both revolutionary and inspiring, that express core principles and ideals, raise issues, and tell a story about the American experiment in self-government.These are the words, ideas, and actions that have shaped American society and government since their founding and that continue to matter and empower. By mapping out our constitutional history, Civic Classicshelp us navigate through our present challenges, a journey better enjoyed as a participant rather than a bystander. No s'han trobat descripcions de biblioteca. |
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This edition (Penguin civic classics) also includes a very good introduction of the context where these documents were written.
I absolutely recommend this text for beginners with limited (if any) knowledge of how the US government works. Easy reading, informative and educative. ( )