The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence

by Alan M. Dershowitz, Founding Fathers

Including a new introduction by eminent civil libertarian and New York Times bestselling author Alan Dershowitz, this edition of the US Constitution is a must-have for all Americans and anyone interested in American history.

This quick, easy reference for our federal government’s structure, powers, and limitations includes: Introduction by Alan Dershowitz (author of the New York Times bestseller The Case Against Impeaching Trump) The Constitution of the United States The Bill of Rights All Amendments to the Constitution The Declaration of Independence The Constitution of the United States and The Declaration of Independence are two of the most important documents in American history. Conveying the principles on which the country was founded and providing the ideals that still guide American politics today, these are the seminal works from which the foundation of America was built.

Signed by the members of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787, The Constitution outlines the powers and responsibilities of the three chief branches of the federal government, as well as the basic rights of the citizens of the United States. The Declaration of Independence was crafted by Thomas Jefferson in June of 1776 and it provides the basis of all American political philosophy and civil liberties.

Collected here in one affordable, pocket-sized volume are some of the most valued pieces of writing in American history. Every American, regardless of political affiliation, should own a copy.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

46 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 5, 2019

About the author

Alan Morton Dershowitz is an American lawyer, jurist, and political commentator. He is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. He is known for his career as an attorney in several high-profile law cases and commentary on the Arab-Israeli conflict.

He has spent most of his career at Harvard, where, at the age of 28, he became the youngest full professor in its history, until Noam Elkies took the record. Dershowitz still holds the record as the youngest person to become a professor of law there.

As a criminal appellate lawyer, Dershowitz has won thirteen out of the fifteen murder and attempted murder cases he has handled. He successfully argued to overturn the conviction of Claus von Bülow for the attempted murder of Bülow's wife, Sunny. Dershowitz was the appellate advisor for the defense in the criminal trial of O.J. Simpson for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman.

Reviews

[Dr. David Steele]

"The two documents - different in context and content but inexorably linked by history and morality - are glorious foundations for democracy, liberty, and the rule of law. They must be read and reread by freedom loving people everywhere." - Alan Dershowitz

It is high time that progressives in America read the Constitution of the United States of American and the Declaration of Independence. The current shift towards socialism is eroding our freedom and jeopardizing our pursuit of liberty.

[nick]

Must Read for all IS Citizens

Great read or refresher for all. Absolutely amazing document. Get your children or grandchildren to read.it will help them understand the basis for how or government functions.

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K]

Quick Summary: MCS resource material

My Review: Utilizing as a Multicultural Studies text; re-read

Audience: All

[charti]

I just read it because ed norton

[Sandra Easter]

Everyone should have a copy on hand

[Steven Wayne]

I like Alan Derschowitz and his introduction was eye-opening about the difference between the Constitution (a legal document) and the Declaration of Independence (a mission statement, but not a legal document).

I am enjoying reading these foundational documents on my Kindle. I am reading them slowly so that I can savor every word, every nuance. Anyone understanding these documents will then understand why America is America. Anyone who disagrees with these documents, well, we know what you should do. 🧳✈️

[janet knudson]

It was enlightening to read the back bone of our country again. It is disturbing how the Democrats have tried mislead there us.

It was enlightening to read the back bone of our country again. It is disturbing how the Democrats have tried to mislead us. I think everyone should read these every year so we don't let anyone mislead us about what is in the Constitution.

[Rennell Goudeau]

First time reader in ful at 41yrs old.

I felt it was time to read and understand what people are referring to when they speak of the Bill of Rights and what it means when their rights are violated.

[Jonathan Maas]

Great intro by Alan M. Dershowitz, and then there are the two documents. Just incredible all around.

[Julio R. Vargas-Vidal]

Required reading for every citizen

As an Army Chaplain. I was advised by a General to read the US Constitution. This must be a required reading for every Chaplain.