The Constitution of the United States by James M. Beck

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Author Beck, James M. (James Montgomery), 1861-1936
Title The Constitution of the United States
A Brief Study of the Genesis, Formulation and Political Philosophy of the Constitution
Note Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Constitution of the United States" by James M. Beck is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work offers an insightful analysis of the origins, development, and political philosophy underpinning the American Constitution, highlighting it as a pivotal achievement in governance that reflects the ideals and struggles of the English-speaking world. At the start of the book, Beck introduces his motivations for delivering the lectures that form the basis of this text. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the American Constitution, which emerged from a unique set of challenges faced by the framers in the wake of the Revolutionary War. The text captures the historical context, detailing how the founders navigated various political pressures and ideologies to craft a governing document designed to balance power between the states and the federal government. Beck further narrates the significance of the constitutional convention, the debates among the framers, and the subsequent challenges of ratification, all while asserting the ongoing relevance of the Constitution in contemporary governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States
LoC Class KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Subject Constitutional law -- United States
Subject United States. Constitution
Category Text
EBook-No. 10065
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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