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Guide Picks - Top 3 Books on the US Constitution |
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In only 4 handwritten pages,
America's Founding Fathers created the "owner's manual" for
what has endured for over 200 years as the model for governments and
societies based on liberty and freedom - the United States Constitution. |
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1) "Are
We to Be a Nation? The Making of the Constitution"
Praised for its political, social, and intellectual background and
extensive illustrative material, this book traces the Constitution from
before the Constitutional Convention through ratification by the states.
Few books on the Constitution do such a good job of highlighting the
ratification debate. While the book is most often found in college and
larger public libraries, it is an excellent addition to anyone's
reference desk.
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2) "A
More Perfect Union: The Story of the U.S. Constitution"
Long a favorite of educators, "A More Perfect Union: The Story of the U.S.
Constitution" is aimed at elementary and middle-school students The
easy-to-understand book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States
was created. "Simple, attractive, informative....The most accessible
history of the Constitution to date."--School Library Journal.
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3) "Comparing
Constitutions"
This book presents
the texts and analytical comparison of the American, German, French, and Russian
constitutions. A basic explanation of the political structure of the European
Union is included. The book is considered by critics as a basic reference for
scholars of constitutions, politics, government and law.
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