Official Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the State Convention, Assembled May 4th, 1853, to Revise and Amend the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book is the official report of the 1853 Massachusetts Constitutional Convention, tasked with revising the state's founding document. It details the proceedings of the convention in its entirety, capturing the debates, discussions, and disagreements that shaped the final version of the revised constitution. The book provides invaluable insights into the political and social climate of the time, as delegates grappled with issues such as slavery, the role of the militia, and the powers of the governor. It also sheds light on the historical development of the Massachusetts Constitution, situating it within the broader context of American constitutional history. Through its comprehensive record of the convention's deliberations, this book offers a unique glimpse into the process of constitutional revision and the ongoing struggle to balance individual rights with the powers of government.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is the official report of the 1853 Massachusetts Constitutional Convention, tasked with revising the state's founding document. It details the proceedings of the convention in its entirety, capturing the debates, discussions, and disagreements that shaped the final version of the revised constitution. The book provides invaluable insights into the political and social climate of the time, as delegates grappled with issues such as slavery, the role of the militia, and the powers of the governor. It also sheds light on the historical development of the Massachusetts Constitution, situating it within the broader context of American constitutional history. Through its comprehensive record of the convention's deliberations, this book offers a unique glimpse into the process of constitutional revision and the ongoing struggle to balance individual rights with the powers of government. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243070312_0
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