Bibliograph

The birth of the Bill of rights, 1776-1791, by Robert Allen Rutland

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The birth of the Bill of rights, 1776-1791, by Robert Allen Rutland

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The birth of the Bill of rights, 1776-1791

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

345394

Responsibility statement

by Robert Allen Rutland

Summary

Appendices: p. [231]-235: A. The Virginia Declaration of rights.-B. The Federal Bill of rights

Table Of Contents

1. The English beginnings -- 2. Colonial achievement -- 3. Mr. Mason's proposal -- 4. The new republic acts -- 5. Personal freedom in the new republic -- 6. The federal convention -- 7. The ratification struggle -- 8. The great compromise -- 9. The campaign pledge fulfilled -- 10. Since 1791

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