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The Words That Made Us
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A history of the American Constitution's formative decades from a preeminent legal scholar
When the US Constitution won popular approval in 1788, it was the culmination of 30 years of passionate argument over the nature of government. But ratification hardly ended the conversation. For the next half century, ordinary Americans and statesmen alike continued to wrestle with weighty questions in the halls of government and in the pages of newspapers. Should the nation's borders be expanded? Should America allow slavery to spread westward? What rights should Indian nations hold? What was the proper role of the judicial branch?
In The Words That Made Us, Akhil Reed Amar unites history and law in a vivid narrative of the biggest constitutional questions early Americans confronted, and he expertly assesses the answers they offered. His account of the document's origins and consolidation is a guide for anyone seeking to properly understand America's Constitution today.
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"Dazzling…Against modern historians and legal scholars who condemn the constitutional order as a bulwark of elite dominion, Amar advances a neo Federalist defense of it as a deeply democratic, if imperfect, blueprint for stable liberty. This is no arid exercise in legal theory: Amar ties searching constitutional analysis into a gripping narrative of war, popular tumults, political intrigue, and even fashion, highlighted by vivid profiles of statesmen."(Publishers Weekly)
“A page-turning doorstop history of how early American courts and politicians interpreted the Constitution. A Yale professor of law and political science, Amar - who points out that most historians lack training in law and most lawyers are not knowledgeable enough about history - delivers a fascinating, often jolting interpretation.... Brilliant insights into America’s founding document.” (Kirkus)
“Akhil Amar, one of America’s greatest constitutional teachers, has written one of America’s greatest constitutional histories. Amar’s unique brilliance as a constitutional lawyer and historian combine to create a riveting narrative history of the American idea that will illuminate and inspire readers for generations to come.”(Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO, National Constitution Center)
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Adopted in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment profoundly changed the Constitution, giving the federal judiciary and Congress new powers to protect the fundamental rights of individuals from being violated by the states. Yet, according to Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick, the Supreme Court has long misunderstood or ignored the original meaning of the amendment's key clauses, covering the privileges and immunities of citizenship, due process of law, and the equal protection of the laws.
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The Constitution Today
- Timeless Lessons for the Issues of Our Era
- De: Akhil Reed Amar
- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
- Duración: 19 h y 41 m
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When the stories that lead our daily news involve momentous constitutional questions, present-minded journalists and busy citizens cannot always see the stakes clearly. In The Constitution Today, Akhil Reed Amar, America's preeminent constitutional scholar, considers the biggest and most bitterly contested debates of the last two decades. He shows how the Constitution's text, history, and structure are a crucial repository of collective wisdom, providing specific rules and grand themes relevant to every organ of the American body politic.
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Amar is a Brilliant Arguer
- De MJ Schirmer en 11-16-16
De: Akhil Reed Amar
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The Bill of Rights Primer
- A Citizen's Guidebook to the American Bill of Rights
- De: Akhil Reed Amar, Les Adams
- Narrado por: Tim Lundeen
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Many Americans reference the Bill of Rights, a document that represents many of the freedoms that define the United States. Who doesn’t know about the First Amendment’s freedom of religion or Second Amendment’s right to bear arms? In this succinct volume, Akhil Reed Amar and Les Adams offer a wealth of knowledge about the Bill of Rights that goes beyond a basic understanding.The Bill of Rights Primer is an authoritative guide to all American freedoms. Uncluttered and well-organized, this audiobook is perfect for those who want to study up on the Bill of Rights without needing a law degree to do so.
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At this length, basic; but at that, great
- De Philo en 06-10-15
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Memory and Authority
- The Uses of History in Constitutional Interpretation
- De: Jack M. Balkin
- Narrado por: Jonathan Todd Ross
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Fights over history are at the heart of most important constitutional disputes in America. The Supreme Court's current embrace of originalism is only the most recent example of how lawyers and judges try to use history to establish authority for their positions. Jack M. Balkin argues that fights over constitutional interpretation are often fights over collective memory. Balkin shows how lawyers and judges channel history through standard forms of legal argument that shape how they use history and even what they see in history.
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Power and Liberty
- Constitutionalism in the American Revolution
- De: Gordon S. Wood
- Narrado por: David Colacci
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The half century extending from the imperial crisis between Britain and its colonies in the 1760s to the early decades of the new republic of the United States was the greatest and most creative era of constitutionalism in American history, and perhaps in the world. During these decades, Americans explored and debated all aspects of politics and constitutionalism - the nature of power, liberty, representation, rights, the division of authority between different spheres of government, sovereignty, judicial authority, and written constitutions.
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Provides Context for Todays Mess
- De Tad en 07-20-24
De: Gordon S. Wood
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Worse than Nothing
- The Dangerous Fallacy of Originalism
- De: Erwin Chemerinsky
- Narrado por: Daniel Henning
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Originalism, the view that the meaning of a constitutional provision is fixed when it is adopted, was once the fringe theory of a few extremely conservative legal scholars but is now a well-accepted mode of constitutional interpretation. Noted legal scholar Erwin Chemerinsky gives a comprehensive analysis of the problems that make originalism unworkable as a method of constitutional interpretation. He argues that the framers themselves never intended constitutional interpretation to be inflexible and shows how it is often impossible to know the "original intent" of any provision.
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Impeccably Logical, Backed by 100 Specific Example
- De Amy Eaton en 03-17-23
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The Original Meaning of the Fourteenth Amendment
- Its Letter & Spirit
- De: Randy E. Barnett, Evan D. Bernick, James Oakes - foreword
- Narrado por: David de Vries
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Adopted in 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment profoundly changed the Constitution, giving the federal judiciary and Congress new powers to protect the fundamental rights of individuals from being violated by the states. Yet, according to Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick, the Supreme Court has long misunderstood or ignored the original meaning of the amendment's key clauses, covering the privileges and immunities of citizenship, due process of law, and the equal protection of the laws.
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The Presidents and the People
- Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It
- De: Corey Brettschneider
- Narrado por: Stephen Bel Davies
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In this propulsive history, constitutional law and political science professor Corey Brettschneider provides a thoroughly researched account of assaults on democracy by not one such president, but five.
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Similar Presidencies to the Trump Era
- De SAOT66 en 07-29-24
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The Great Dissenter
- The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America's Judicial Hero
- De: Peter S. Canellos
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
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They say that history is written by the victors. But not in the case of the most famous dissenter on the Supreme Court. Almost a century after his death, John Marshall Harlan’s words helped end segregation and gave us our civil rights and our modern economic freedom. But his legacy would not have been possible without the courage of Robert Harlan, a slave who John’s father raised like a son in the same household.
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A good and necessary book, BUT WHY THE BEEPS??!
- De aaron en 09-06-21
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The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence
- A Pocket Constitution
- De: The Founding Fathers, Paul B. Skousen, Izzard Ink Publishing
- Narrado por: Mark Deakins
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This is the book you want to keep with you at all times: the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the two documents that are the backbone of United States government. Hearing them as they were written is a must for every American. Regular listening is required for any historian or member of the legal profession, and a good idea for all Americans.
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Not for fake Americans.
- De James C. Buckner en 06-29-20
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The American Constitution 101
- De: David L. Hudson
- Narrado por: David L. Hudson
- Duración: 9 h y 46 m
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A captivating 24-lecture audio series on the US Constitution by award-winning law professor David L. Hudson Jr. Written more than 200 years ago, the Constitution remains the backbone of American government and an example of freedom and democracy the world over. Once called the “Miracle at Philadelphia,” it remains America’s vital governing force today. Your audio course will begin in the summer of 1787, as the Founding Fathers met to revise the Articles of Confederation, then explore the ratification process and James Madison’s championing of the Bill of Rights.
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The Content is worth the listen
- De Johnny en 03-19-20
De: David L. Hudson
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The Nation That Never Was
- Reconstructing America's Story
- De: Kermit Roosevelt
- Narrado por: Kermit Roosevelt III
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We face a dilemma these days. We want to be honest about our history and the racism and oppression that Americans have both inflicted and endured. But we want to be proud of our country, too. In The Nation That Never Was, Roosevelt shows how we can do both those things by realizing we’re not the country we thought we were. Reconstruction, Roosevelt argues, was not a fulfillment of the ideals of the Founding but rather a repudiation: we modern Americans are not the heirs of the Founders but of the people who overthrew and destroyed that political order.
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A Necessary Book.
- De Jason Baumbach en 01-30-24
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The Constitution
- An Introduction
- De: Michael Stokes Paulsen, Luke Paulsen
- Narrado por: Walter Dixon
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From war powers to health care, freedom of speech to gun ownership, religious liberty to abortion, practically every aspect of American life is shaped by the Constitution. This vital document, along with its history of political and judicial interpretation, governs our individual lives and the life of our nation. Yet most of us know surprisingly little about the Constitution itself, and are woefully unprepared to think for ourselves about recent developments in its long and storied history.
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The Constitution-A must reading for All Americans
- De Robert en 06-12-15
De: Michael Stokes Paulsen, y otros
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The Second Amendment
- A Biography
- De: Michael Waldman
- Narrado por: John Glouchevitch
- Duración: 7 h y 12 m
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The life story of the most controversial, volatile, misunderstood provision of the Bill of Rights. At a time of increasing gun violence in America, Waldman's book provoked a wide range of discussion. This book looks at history to provide some surprising, illuminating answers. The Amendment was written to calm public fear that the new national government would crush the state militias made up of all (white) adult men - who were required to own a gun to serve. Waldman recounts the raucous public debate that has surrounded the amendment from its inception to the present.
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were not paying attention, just passed it
- De Donald LaFave en 02-27-21
De: Michael Waldman
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The Rule of Laws
- A 4,000-Year Quest to Order the World
- De: Fernanda Pirie
- Narrado por: Ana Clements
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Rulers throughout history have used laws to impose order. But laws were not simply instruments of power and social control. They also offered ordinary people a way to express their diverse visions for a better world. Oxford scholar Fernanda Pirie traces the rise and fall of the sophisticated legal systems underpinning ancient empires and religious traditions, while also showing how common people - tribal assemblies, merchants, farmers - called on laws to define their communities, regulate trade, and build civilizations.
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Wonderful journey along the long road of the rule of law.
- De Daniel en 09-27-23
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Let the People Pick the President
- The Case for Abolishing the Electoral College
- De: Jesse Wegman
- Narrado por: Jesse Wegman
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The framers of the Constitution battled over it. Lawmakers have tried to amend or abolish it more than 700 times. To this day, millions of voters, and even members of Congress, misunderstand how it works. It deepens our national divide and distorts the core democratic principles of political equality and majority rule. How can we tolerate the Electoral College when every vote does not count the same, and the candidate who gets the most votes can lose?
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Outstanding Summary of the National Popular Vote
- De Chris Swan en 03-22-20
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The Cult of the Constitution
- De: Mary Anne Franks
- Narrado por: Teri Schnaubelt
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Constitutional fundamentalists read the Constitution selectively and self-servingly. Fundamentalist interpretations of the Constitution elevate certain constitutional rights above all others, benefit the most powerful members of society, and undermine the integrity of the document as a whole. The conservative fetish for the Second Amendment (enforced by groups such as the NRA) provides an obvious example of constitutional fundamentalism; the liberal fetish for the First Amendment (enforced by groups such as the ACLU) is less obvious but no less influential.
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very intelligent and well written hate speech
- De Anonymous User en 10-21-20
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- Sandra Day O'Connor
- De: Evan Thomas
- Narrado por: Kirsten Potter
- Duración: 16 h y 33 m
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She was born in 1930 in El Paso and grew up on a cattle ranch in Arizona. At a time when women were expected to be homemakers, she set her sights on Stanford University. When she graduated near the top of her law school class in 1952, no firm would even interview her. But Sandra Day O’Connor’s story is that of a woman who repeatedly shattered glass ceilings - doing so with a blend of grace, wisdom, humor, understatement, and cowgirl toughness.
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Remarkable woman, well served in this book.
- De KathrynVB en 04-05-19
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The Second Founding
- How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution
- De: Eric Foner
- Narrado por: Donald Corren
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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning scholar, a timely history of the constitutional changes that built equality into the nation's foundation and how those guarantees have been shaken over time.
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Excellent book - problematic narrator
- De Jennifer en 10-01-19
De: Eric Foner
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Words That Made Us
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- Richard H. Page
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Arrogance and Insight
The insight is well worth the time required, but the arrogance of the author — the only living person ever to have comprehended matters universally botched by others — is painful. More painful is the prissy narration, which not infrequently gives the sense of being bemused by the subject.
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- Jay S.
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Everyone should read this book.
This book belongs on the shelf between Wealth of Nations and Democracy in America! A modern day classic. There is no better book to understand how the founding came about and what America is truly all about. Amar is renowned in legal circles but writes this book for the everyday American to dive into what makes America such an awe inspiring success. Amar gives a new perspective that you won’t find elsewhere on who really wrote the constitution, hint it wasn’t Madison.
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- Anthony
- 12-23-21
Provoking
This is a very interesting concept. Because I listened to this and could not really check references, I felt that it was difficult to assess some facts. The author clearly was strong in his praise of Alexander Hamilton, but I had no way to assess the references. I felt he was too judgmental of Jefferson and Madison using today’s standards applied to more than 200 years ago— a little too much political correctness.
I learned a lot however and it was worth reading overall.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-11-22
Every lawyer must read
If you are a practicing attorney in the U.S., regardless of your practice area and regardless of your political persuasion, you MUST read this book. Bar complaints will attend those who do not avail themselves of this resource. Somebody turn this into 30 hours or CLE credit.
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- chetyarbrough.blog
- 08-04-21
WORDS THAT UNMAKE US
“The Words That Made Us” spins history in ways that may offend some historians. Akhil Amar reveals interesting historical facts that arguably diminish the reputations of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and James Madison. On the other hand, Amar bolsters the legends of Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Alexander Hamilton. Along the way, Amar offers praise for lesser-known visionaries like John Jay, Edmund Randolph, John Marshall, and Joseph Story.
Facts of history may be immutable but new facts seem to change history with every new historian’s research. One is left with a feeling of unease about truth. “The Words That Made Us” are also words that unmake us.
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- Brad
- 09-15-21
I wish every American could hear this book.
First, the narration in this book is extremely well done. Second, the contents are engaging and informative. I have listened to many history books on audible, many of them have been over 30 hours long. Unfortunately, a large number of them have been very dry. I found the style of writing in this book to be highly engaging. The contents are presented in a new and very informative way. The author clearly performed exhaustive research. I would highly recommend anyone interested in the founding of this country to listen to this book.
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- Renee Kaplan
- 06-22-21
A tour de force
Professor Amar weaves together early American history in a way never done before. To show how normal sociological forces came together to create our constitution.
You do not need any legal background to understand this book. Rather, Professor Amar uses the metaphor of a “conversation,“ to make it understandable to almost anyone.
It’s a great “story,“ and a fun read for the summer!
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- Bob
- 02-23-22
"Best of /Must Read" for knowledge of our founding
For those who would like to more fully understand from a legal and historical perspective how are our Republic was founded and the exceptionally democratic way in which our constitution was adopted, this book is required reading. Akhil Amar takes pride in the production of this work, which will doubtless live on as required reading in law schools and history departments for the ages. Enjoyed every bit of it and highly recommend it for young and older students of our beloved constitution.
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- Nancy
- 07-24-21
I learned a lot
The book to me comes across with the ease of a novel and the seriousness of an academic treatise. With the arguments today about “critical race theory” and states’ rights vs federal jurisdiction, the book’s discussions have great relevance for me. An eye-opener is its explanation about why we have an electoral college in presidential elections.
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- wes dodge
- 12-07-22
Inspiring read.
Love learning about some of those who created our systems of government who we don't really know. Absolutely love that it is written by someone named Akhil Reed Amar. This government can be for all of us and this book shows how we can continue to improve on it. If you are into government, History and the amazing gift we have here in the United States you will like this read. (Listen)
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