The classical foundations of the American Constitution

Bederman, David J.

The classical foundations of the American Constitution prevailing wisdom / [electronic resource] : David J. Bederman. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008. - xiii, 337 p.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-323) and index.

The framers' classical education and world view -- Classical political models and the founders -- 3. Constitution-making and ancient history -- Modern resonances -- The classical constitution.


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2013.
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United States. Constitution.


Political science--History.--Greece
Constitutional history--United States.


United States--Politics and government--1783-1789.
United States--Intellectual life--18th century.


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