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Origins of the Bill of Rights

Leonard W. Levy · 1999

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In this history of the origins of the Bill of Rights, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Leonard W. Levy offers a panoramic view of the liberties secured by the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Levy illuminates the behind-the-scenes maneuverings, public rhetoric, and political motivations of James Madison and others who overcame fierce opposition to ensure the ratification of these crucial liberties.

Book details

Year
1999
Language
English
Series
Contemporary law series
Publisher
Yale University Press
Editions
1
Pages
306
ISBN
9780300078022

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