Constitutional History of the American Revolution
Constitutional History of the American Revolution

Author: John Phillip Reid

Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press

Published: 2003-03

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 9780299108748

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John Phillip Reid addresses the central constitutional issues that divided the American colonists from their English legislators: the authority to tax, the authority to legislate, the security of rights, the nature of law, the foundation of constitutional government in custom and contractarian theory, and the search for a constitutional settlement.

Magna Carta: A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John
Magna Carta: A Commentary on the Great Charter of King John

Author: William Sharp McKechnie

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2021-11-05

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13:

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This book begins with a detailed commentary and explanation of the political and social climate that dictated the necessity of the Magna Carta. The initial report is followed by the original Latin text, a translation and further comments on the sections of the text. It is arguably the most thorough attempt to explain and provide insight into the most crucial document in British history.