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The Constitution of the United States, Smithsonian Edition

AUTHOR Rubenstein, Harry; Smithsonian Institution; Founding Fathers et al.
PUBLISHER Smithsonian Books (03/22/2022)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

Description
This striking edition contains the foundational document of the United State's governance.

This durable and portable book will help you navigate the latest conversations about the supreme law of the land. With a sleek and dignified design, its features make it the perfect keepsake:

  • Bound in faux-leather
  • Foil-stamped in gold
  • Sturdy, quality hardcover

  • This edition stands out in the market with an illuminating new introduction from Harry R. Rubenstein, curator emeritus in the Division of Political History at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. With his expertise in the history of American democracy, he offers important, modern context to the historical document and examines the Constitution's legacy and relevance to the present-day United States and its people.

    From ensuring a system of checks and balances to granting the right to vote, the Constitution affects every citizen. It's a must-read to understand the blueprint of our country, the role citizens play in upholding the Constitution, how it has adapted over time with amendments, and how it may yet still evolve.

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    ISBN-13: 9781588347077
    ISBN-10: 1588347079
    Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
    Content Language: English
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    Page Count: 48
    Carton Quantity: 108
    Product Dimensions: 4.20 x 0.40 x 6.70 inches
    Weight: 0.20 pound(s)
    Feature Codes: Price on Product, Illustrated
    Country of Origin: US
    Subject Information
    BISAC Categories
    Political Science | American Government - National
    Political Science | Political
    Political Science | Subjects & Themes - Political
    Dewey Decimal: 342.730
    Library of Congress Control Number: 2021048033
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    This striking edition contains the foundational document of the United State's governance.

    This durable and portable book will help you navigate the latest conversations about the supreme law of the land. With a sleek and dignified design, its features make it the perfect keepsake:

  • Bound in faux-leather
  • Foil-stamped in gold
  • Sturdy, quality hardcover

  • This edition stands out in the market with an illuminating new introduction from Harry R. Rubenstein, curator emeritus in the Division of Political History at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. With his expertise in the history of American democracy, he offers important, modern context to the historical document and examines the Constitution's legacy and relevance to the present-day United States and its people.

    From ensuring a system of checks and balances to granting the right to vote, the Constitution affects every citizen. It's a must-read to understand the blueprint of our country, the role citizens play in upholding the Constitution, how it has adapted over time with amendments, and how it may yet still evolve.

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    Foreword by: Smithsonian Institution
    Smithsonian Institution is the most visited museum complex in the world, with more than 30 million annual visitors.

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