Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in history and a landmark in the study of constitutional origins, Leonard Levy's now-classic study appears for the first time in paperback. "A work of monumental scholarship-broad in scope, thorough, carefully annotated, accurate, and imaginative."--Political Science Quarterly. "Vastly learned...critical and reflective...lucid and vigorous...one of the important contributions to historical literature."--Henry Steele Commager.
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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in history and a landmark in the study of constitutional origins, Leonard Levy's now-classic study appears for the first time in paperback. "A work of monumental scholarship-broad in scope, thorough, carefully annotated, accurate, and imaginative."--Political Science Quarterly. "Vastly learned...critical and reflective...lucid and vigorous...one of the important contributions to historical literature."--Henry Steele Commager.
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Good. 1971, first printing paperback, Oxford. Good, clean text, paperback binding, light to moderate wear to corners and edges, may have previous owner's signature, remainder mark, sticker/residue, and/or other minor aesthetic flaws. Satisfaction guaranteed. Last Word Books & Press is an Infamous Independent Bookstore and Print Shop located in Olympia, Washington.
A solid work re: the origins of Amendment V. Good historical analysis in the early chapters. A work from the late 60's - not overly PC like today's works. I'm glad I have it in my collection.