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Cambridge Studies on the American Constitution

Esta serie profundiza en las profundidades de la historia constitucional, la política y el derecho estadounidenses. Examina cómo se moldea la constitución fuera de los tribunales y los determinantes de su cambio. La colección también analiza la relación entre la elaboración de leyes constitucionales y la política convencional, así como la naturaleza de los regímenes constitucionales. Ofrece perspectivas comparativas sobre los sistemas constitucionales y los criterios para evaluar su éxito o fracaso.

Rethinking the Judicial Settlement of Reconstruction
The Treason Trial of Aaron Burr
  • The Burr trial, one of the greatest criminal trials in American history, pitted President Thomas Jefferson, Chief Justice John Marshall and former Vice President Aaron Burr in a three-way contest that tracked the political and cultural differences of the new republic. The law that came out of... číst celé

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  • Pamela Brandwein explores a neglected area of legal history, revealing a jurisprudence of rights that challenges conventional narratives about the transition to Jim Crow laws. By examining the complexities of legal frameworks and their societal implications, the book provides a fresh perspective on how rights were interpreted and enforced during this critical period, reshaping our understanding of race and law in America.

    Rethinking the Judicial Settlement of Reconstruction
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