The Imperial Republic

A Structural History of American Constitutionalism from the Colonial Era to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Law, Constitutional
Cover of the book The Imperial Republic by James G. Wilson, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: James G. Wilson ISBN: 9781351748391
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: February 6, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: James G. Wilson
ISBN: 9781351748391
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: February 6, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This title was first published in 2002. The Imperial Republic addresses the enduring relationship that the American constitution has with the concept of empire. Early activists frequently used the word to describe the nation they wished to create through revolution and later reform. The book examines what the Framers of the Constitution meant when they used the term empire and what such self-conscious empire building tells Americans about the underlying goals of their constitutional system. Utilizing the author’s extensive research from colonial times to the turn of the twentieth century, the book concludes that imperial ambition has profoundly influenced American constitutional law, theory and politics. It uses several analytical techniques to ascertain the multiple meanings of such fundamental words as empire and republic and demonstrates that such concepts have at least four levels of meaning. Relying on numerous examples, it further concludes that American leaders frequently (even proudly) used the word with some of its most domineering implications.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This title was first published in 2002. The Imperial Republic addresses the enduring relationship that the American constitution has with the concept of empire. Early activists frequently used the word to describe the nation they wished to create through revolution and later reform. The book examines what the Framers of the Constitution meant when they used the term empire and what such self-conscious empire building tells Americans about the underlying goals of their constitutional system. Utilizing the author’s extensive research from colonial times to the turn of the twentieth century, the book concludes that imperial ambition has profoundly influenced American constitutional law, theory and politics. It uses several analytical techniques to ascertain the multiple meanings of such fundamental words as empire and republic and demonstrates that such concepts have at least four levels of meaning. Relying on numerous examples, it further concludes that American leaders frequently (even proudly) used the word with some of its most domineering implications.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Popular Music Fandom by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book The Dracula Dilemma by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Relocating Cultural Studies by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Framing Languages and Literacies by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Place-Keeping by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book The Internet and Politics by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Theories of Welfare by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Qualitative Research Skills for Social Work by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Qualitative Inquiry in the Public Sphere by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Cultures of Prediction in Atmospheric and Climate Science by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Weapons for Peace, Weapons for War by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book World Heritage, Urban Design and Tourism by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Depression by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Border Dialogues (Routledge Revivals) by James G. Wilson
Cover of the book Messiaen Perspectives 2: Techniques, Influence and Reception by James G. Wilson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy