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The Constitution of the United States
Series: Penguin Little Black Classics
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See moreEnshrining the fundamental rights and freedoms of its citizens in law, and curbing the power of those who rule them, the US constitution is one of the most significant documents in the history of democracy. New to Penguin's Little Black Classics series.
A timely new addition to the bestselling Little Black Classics series, which celebrates the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946.
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A timely new addition to the bestselling Little Black Classics series, which celebrates the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946.
Both enshrining the fundamental rights and freedoms of its citizens in law, and curbing the power of those who rule them, the US constitution is one of the most significant documents in the history of democracy.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241318492
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 April 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 111.0mm
Height: 161.0mm
Weight: 53g
Pages: 64
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