The Constitution of the United States of America: And Selected Writings of the Founding Fathers - Hardcover

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1435139305 ISBN 13: 9781435139305

Publisher: Barnes & Noble, 2012

Synopsis

This collection of classic works traces the founding of America, from the birth of our nation in the late 1760s to the creation of a more perfect union in the early 1800s. It celebrates the pursuit of life, liberty, and the freedoms that define America through the notable documents as well as significant writings and speeces by our Founding Fathers.

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From the Publisher:

To encourage people everywhere to better understand and appreciate the principles of government that are set forth in America’s founding documents, the Cato Institute published this pocket edition of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America. With more than three million copies in print, this edition’s influence has been observed far and wide. It has been held up by senators at press conferences and by representatives during floor debate; found in federal judicial chambers across the country; appeared at conferences on constitutionalism in Russia, Iraq, and elsewhere; and sold at U.S. Park Service stores, Restoration Hardware, and book stores around the country. It’s a perfect gift for friends and family. Order your copies today!

About the Author:

THOMAS JEFFERSON (April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801-1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States. Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)

About this edition

• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1435139305
• ISBN 13: 9781435139305
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 826