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Magical Tome
- First published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Pages
- 464 pages
- ISBN
- 9780307434517
Original Meanings
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About this book
What did the U.S. Constitution originally mean, and who has comprehended its meaning best? Jack Rakove, professor of history at Stanford University, now approaches the debates surrounding the framing and ratification of the Constitution from the vantage point of history, examining the personal influences the various framers, especially James Madison, exerted over the process.From the Hardcover edition.
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Pacing
Horror / Dark Elements
Romance
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LGBTQ+ Representation
Social & Political Themes in Stories