From Confederation To Nation: The American Constitution, 1835-1877
Author: Bernard Schwartz
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1973
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This historical analysis chronicles the profound transformation of the American constitutional landscape during a tumultuous era. It illustrates how the foundational document navigated the intense political and social pressures from 1835 to 1877, a period encompassing the antebellum debates, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The work presents a detailed examination of legal interpretations and political struggles that reshaped the relationship between states and the federal government. Bernard Schwartz argues for a dynamic understanding of constitutional development, demonstrating its critical role in forging a unified nation from a collection of sovereign entities. This authoritative account offers essential insights into the enduring legacy of these pivotal decades on American governance.
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Author: Bernard Schwartz
Binding: Hardback
Published: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1973
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This historical analysis chronicles the profound transformation of the American constitutional landscape during a tumultuous era. It illustrates how the foundational document navigated the intense political and social pressures from 1835 to 1877, a period encompassing the antebellum debates, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. The work presents a detailed examination of legal interpretations and political struggles that reshaped the relationship between states and the federal government. Bernard Schwartz argues for a dynamic understanding of constitutional development, demonstrating its critical role in forging a unified nation from a collection of sovereign entities. This authoritative account offers essential insights into the enduring legacy of these pivotal decades on American governance.
