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Origins of the Bill of Rights (Yale Contemporary Law Series)
Origins of the Bill of Rights - Yale Contemporary Law Series Author:Leonard Levy In this fascinating history of the origins of the Bill of Rights, Pulitzer Prizewinning historian Leonard W. Levy offers a panoramic view of the liberties secured by the first ten amendments to the Constitution. Levy illuminates the behind-the- scenes maneuverings, public rhetoric, and political motivations of James Madison and others w... more »ho overcame fierce opposition to ensure the ratification of these crucial liberties.« less