The author traces his family's experiences immigrating to the U.S. to introduce the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, explaining how it represents America's democratic values and discussing the importance of the documents' history.
Record details
ISBN:1524770922
ISBN:9781524770921
ISBN:1524770914
ISBN:9781524770914
Physical Description:216 pages : black and white illustrations, portraits ; 22 cm print
Edition:First edition.
Publisher:New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2017.
Content descriptions
General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The blessings of liberty -- Why we need a Constitution -- Writing the Constitution -- Understanding the Constitution -- Perfecting the Constitution -- The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States -- Standing with the Constitution -- More landmark Supreme Court cases.