Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-199) and index.
Contents
The roots of American rights -- Rights and revolution 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 right to bear arms -- Consensus and controversy.
Summary
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.
