Uses contemporary documents to explore the history of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the British traditions on which they were based, and their impact on American society.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-199) and index.
Contents
The roots of American rights -- Rights revolution and in America -- The birth of the Bill of Rights -- The Bill of Rights marginalized -- Rights renewed and denied -- A resurgence of rights -- Nationalization of the Bill of Rights -- Political cartoons on the right to bear arms -- Consensus and controversy.
