Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution
Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007384
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1780s
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution, Woody Holton explores the role of ordinary Americans in shaping the U.S. Constitution. The book examines how economic distress propelled farmers, laborers, and others to influence the political process, contributing to the drafting and ratification of the nation's foundational document.
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Woody Holton's Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution offers a provocative reinterpretation of the U.S. Constitution's origins by emphasizing economic factors and common people's influence. Some praise its compelling argument and fresh perspective, while others critique its overemphasis on economic motives over ideological ones. Overall, it provides a thought-provoking analysis.
Who Should Read Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution?
Readers interested in American history, particularly those who enjoyed Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, will appreciate Woody Holton's Unruly Americans and the Origins of the Constitution. It appeals to those curious about the social and economic factors influencing the Constitution's creation.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1780s
2007
Adult
18+ years
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