The U.S Constitution

The Essential Edition to Every American

Ray Raphael

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Random House USA Inc
31 October 2017

History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Politics & government; Constitutional & administrative law; Law for the lay person

Often cited, seldom read, always essential- here is the complete U.S. Constitution with all 27 amendments, demystified and explained for 2017. A VINTAGE BOOKS ORIGINAL.

Often cited, seldom read, always essential- here is the complete U.S. Constitution demystified and explained by an acclaimed historian. Thoughtful and nuanced, lively and highly readable, it is the ultimate political fact-checking source for every American.

""Raphael's annotations are written with such clarity. Indeed, the kind of clarity we need at this critical moment in our nation's history.""-Carol Anderson, Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award

Presidents come and go, but the Constitution remains the supreme law of the land. It is the bedrock document from which we derive our policies on topics as diverse and galvanizing as immigration, gun ownership, voting rights, taxation, policing, and war. It dictates the structure and workings of our government; it sets forth our rights as citizens.

But even the most well-informed reader can stumble on the Constitution's archaic language and historical context. In this indispensable edition, Ray Raphael gives us a modern--and nonpartisan--reading of the text, clause by clause and amendment by amendment, illuminating the origins of its content, the intentions of its framers, its evolution throughout the centuries, and its meaning today.

Here is where any concerned citizen can find answers to help them navigate the issues they see in the news.

By: Ray Raphael
Imprint: Random House USA Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 180mm, Width: 105mm,
ISBN: 9780525562542
ISBN 10: 0525562540
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 31 October 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ray Raphael's ten books on the Founding Era include A People's History of the American Revolution (2001), Founding Myths- Stories That Hide Our Patriotic Past (2004), Mr. President- How and Why the Founders Created a Chief Executive (2012), and Constitutional Myths (2013). Having taught at Humboldt State University and College of the Redwoods, he is currently developing teaching tools for the Constitutional Sources Project (ConSource) and serving as an associate editor for the Journal of the American Revolution. He lives in Northern California.

Reviews for The U.S Constitution: The Essential Edition to Every American

“Raphael’s annotations are written with such clarity. Indeed, the kind of clarity we need at this critical moment in our nation’s history.” —Carol Anderson, Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award