Overview
Democracy has always been contested. In 19th century Rhode Island, arguments over who should vote and on what terms exposed the fault-lines of a young republic. The Constitution Of Rhode Island And Equal Rights captures this struggle in the words of those who fought to define citizenship, civil liberties in states, and the boundaries of power. At once American legal history document and political pamphlet on rights, this constitutional law primary source sets out the American state constitution of Rhode Island while insisting on equal rights and suffrage at a moment when voting rights in America were far from settled. For legal history students and a primary source for researchers, it offers a rare, unfiltered window into state constitutional reform history, party conflict, and the lived meaning of republican government. For general readers and classic-literature collectors, its plain yet forceful prose brings the era's fiercest arguments to life and keeps the issues startlingly contemporary. For anyone seeking the Rhode Island constitution complete text in its original context, this volume is indispensable. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.
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- ISBN-13: 9789354487903
- ISBN-10: 9354487904
- Publisher: Alpha Edition
- Publish Date: March 2021
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.16 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.24 pounds
- Page Count: 66
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