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The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings

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The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings is a collection that delves into the foundational documents of the United States, exploring the principles and ideas that underpin American democracy. It includes significant texts like the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, providing a comprehensive look at the country's evolving legal and political framework. This book is an essential resource for understanding the historical context and development of American governance.
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“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . . ” — The U.S Constitution

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“We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union . . . ” — The U.S Constitution

The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings is part of the Leather-bound Classics series and is a collection of the crucial documents, speeches, and other writings that shaped the United States. In addition to the Constitution, readers can review the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Federalist Papers, important presidential speeches, and many others.

Both famous and lesser-known, but equally important, Americans are represented, including Benjamin Franklin, Victoria Woodhull, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and even the creators of the rules of baseball. The founders' inspirational and revolutionary ideals are all here, and this is a perfect volume for anyone who finds the history of America to be a fascinating and enlightening journey.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684120987

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Leather / fine binding

Date Published: 19 October 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Illustration: b-w interiors

Contributors:

  • Edited by Editors of Thunder Bay Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 841g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Thunder Bay Press is an imprint of Printers Row Publishing Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC, the largest full-service book distributor to non-trade booksellers in North America. Thunder Bay publishes across a wide and varied range of formats and categories, from fun, interactive activity titles and kits on subjects such as origami, cooking, crafts, games, and art to reference books suitable for gift-giving in categories like art, fitness, pets, travel, history, culture, sports, and nature. Thunder Bay Press celebrates the book in all its forms, and publishes something for everyone. They’re headquartered in San Diego.

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