Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights - Hardcover

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Bill of Rights - Hardcover

Bill of Rights - Hardcover

by James Madison , George Mason
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by James Madison (Author), George Mason (Author)

Preserve the rights of all Americans with this elegant hardback gift edition of the Bill of Rights, proudly made in the USA.

Collectively known as the United States Bill of Rights, these first ten amendments to the United States Constitution limit the powers of the federal government and protect the rights of all citizens, residents and visitors on United States territory. Introduced in 1789 in the First United States Congress by James Madison, these amendments came into effect on December 15, 1791, when ratified by three-fourths of the states. This document plays a central role in American law and remains to this day a symbol of the freedoms and culture of the nation. In this beautiful gift edition, the text of the Bill of Rights is presented alongside a history of the amendments.

Front Jacket

A guide to the first 10 amendments to the U. S. Constitution, along with information about the history of each one.

Author Biography

James Madison was a Delegate and Representative from Virginia and the 4th President of the United States. He was born in Port Conway, VA, March 16, 1751. He died at his historic home, Montpelier, on June 28, 1836.

Number of Pages: 56
Dimensions: 0.36 x 6.52 x 4.44 IN
Publication Date: January 15, 2008
ISBN9781557091512
Author James Madison , George Mason
PublisherApplewood Books
GenreNews & politics and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedJanuary 2008
LanguageENG- English
Pages56
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Jon Meacham is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer. The Rogers Chair in the American Presidency at Vanderbilt University, he is the author of the New York Times bestsellers And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle, His Truth Is Marching On: John Lewis and the Power of Hope, The Soul of America, The Hope of Glory: Reflections on the Last Words of Jesus, Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, American Gospel, and Franklin and Winston.
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