About this title: According to conventional wisdom, the founders of the American Constitution were guilty of racism, elitsim and sexism. They were hypocrites who failed to live up to their own enlightened principles. Washington and Jefferson had slaves, so did they believe that "all men are created equal"? Also, women, even after the American revolution, had no rights and the poor and propertyless were denied the basic right of democratic perticipation. Observing that the understanding of the Founders influences the opinion of contemporary America, the author demonstrates why the Founders were indeed sincere ...
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Description: Good in Good jacket. 68-Y Books rated "Good" may have some notes, underlining, or highlighting. These books also may contain the previous owner's name, stamp, sticker, or gift inscription, or may be library discards. read more
Description: Good. Used item may show library stamps, stickers and marks. Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Description: Good. Mild edge wear. Bumped right edge, minimal highlighting. A few light indentations on back cover. Fast Ship! 100% Guaranteed Purchase! read more
Description: Very good in fine dust jacket. Date is written on last page, otherwise excellent condition. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 240 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Edition: Presumed First Edition
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., Lanham, Md.
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780847685165ISBN:0847685160
Description: Near Fine in Very Good+ jacket. This looks like a very interesting read! This is a very nice black cloth hard back with bright gold lettering on the spine. The condition is Near Fine and the nicely illustrated jacket is Very Good+. The book in square and firm. The pages are clean, bright and unmarked. No names. These pages are nice and tight. The jacket is bright with a few light top spine end wrinkles. 218 pages including index. read more
Description: Very Good + in Very Good + jacket. 6.5 x 9.5 hard cover book. Black, red, and white lettering on the yellow, black, and color illustrated dust jacket spine and cover. This controversial, convincing, and highly original book is important reading for everyone concerned about the origins, present, and future of the American experiment in self government. 219 pages. Minor dust jacket stains. Very Good +/Very Good + condition. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Near Fine
Publisher: Rowman & Littefield Publishers, Inc, Lanham, MD
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780847685172ISBN:0847685179
Description: Near Fine. No Jacket. Softcover Soft cover used book in "like new" condition. read more
Description: Very Good. Hardcover, Black Leather Cover (no Jacket), Highlighting and underlining in first chapter otherwise Perfect Shape, 487-509. read more
Description: As New in As New dust jacket. 0847685160. 219 pp. Index. AS NEW book and dustjacket. Clean with no wear to book or jacket. Jacket in mylar cover.; 8vo 8"-9" tall. read more
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine Price Intact jacket. 9 1/4 X 6 1/4. Jacket in crystal-clear polyester protector. Pages are tight, bright, and clean. Binding firm and straight. Edges and corners unworn. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield, Lanham, MD
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780847685165ISBN:0847685160
Description: Fine in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. xv, 218 pp. The jacket is price-clipped. Counters arguments that the Founding Fathers were racist, sexist, and elitist. read more
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 6 x 9.5 hard cover book. Black, red, and white lettering on the orange and color illustrated dust jacket spine and cover. This controversial, convincing, and highly original book is important reading for everyone concerned about the origins, present, and future of the American experiment in self government. 219 pages. Tight binding. Fine/Fine condition. read more
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