The Rise of Constitutionalism

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A Global Perspective

Kostas Chrysogonos (University of Thessaloniki, Greece)

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English

Hart Publishing
16 October 2025

Comparative law; Constitutional & administrative law

This book explores the historical, comparative and global dimensions of the constitutional phenomenon.

From the origins of constitutionalism to the diverse trajectories of North American and European constitutionalism, the book considers pivotal moments in the emergence and evolution of formal Constitutions as the main structure of constitutional governance.

It presents a critical inquiry into the realities that lie beneath the surface of formal constitutional documents. From the struggles for democratic governance in Latin America to Asia’s delicate balance between tradition and modernity and Africa’s post-colonial arrangements, the book poses a critical query: amidst the promises of democratic ideals, do formal Constitutions always translate into effective governance? What are the lessons of ‘facade’ Constitutions on the tension between formal documents and the realities of governance?

The book explores the past and present of constitutional governance in the first quarter of the 21st century and offers insights on the future of constitutionalism. By assessing the normative quality of Constitutions and exploring the intrinsic link between them and representation, it offers an understanding of the essence and trajectories of constitutional thought and practice. The Rise of Constitutionalism is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the enduring legacy and evolving nature of the constitutional phenomenon.

By: Kostas Chrysogonos (University of Thessaloniki Greece)
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 1.940kg
ISBN: 9781509981717
ISBN 10: 1509981713
Pages: 376
Publication Date: 16 October 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Part 1: The Origins of Constitutionalism 1. Historical Conditions of Constitutionalism 2. The British Exception 3. North American Constitutionalism 4. French Revolutionary Constitutionalism Part 2: Continental European Constitutionalism from the Napoleonic to the World Wars 5. Concealed Constitutions 6. Contractual Constitutions 7. Representative and Democratic Constitutions 8. Development Stages of the European Constitutional State Part 3: The Global Expansion of Constitutionalism 9. Latin America 10. Asia 11. Africa Part 4: Façade Constitutions 12. Imitative Constitutions 13. Socialist Constitutions Part 5: The Constitutional State in the Beginning of the New Millennium 14. Constitutional Geography 15. Constitution and Representation 16. Government Systems in Constitutional States 17. The Future of Constitutionalism

Kostas Chrysogonos is Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of Thessaloniki, Greece.