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Richard Labunski is a professor in the School of Journalism and Telecommunications at the University of Kentucky. The author of four other books, he previously taught at the University of Washington and Penn State

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A wonderful look into the fight over the new Constitution that eventually culminated in the Bill of Rights. The attention given to prominent Anti-Federalists (George Mason and Patrick Henry in particular) gives this book a depth not intimated by the title. As someone who has always felt that the revolutionary leaders who came out against the constitution are woefully ignored by the writers of this counties founding, I was thrilled by the balanced regard for all those involved, on which ever side.… (mais)
 
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skid0612 | 6 outras críticas | Feb 25, 2023 |
I found listening to this book so difficult that I stopped after the second disc. I hope to grow up a bit and get back to it one day in order to finish it because it's stated intent is so important to understanding USA. I was also hoping for a more intimate look into Madison but, as far as I went, I didn't find it. Again, I may not have been paying enough attention. Either way, the writing (or the reading) wasn't of the type to grab me quickly enough.
 
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gmillar | 6 outras críticas | May 5, 2013 |
The book is about a topic I find very interesting. It provides a detailed exposition of the enactment of the Bill of Rights. Patrick Henry was a strong opponent of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and I learned a great deal about him in this book. I would recommend the book to anyone interested in this important event.
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wildbill | 6 outras críticas | Sep 5, 2010 |
A hard slog...page by page. Finally finished. Dinky (5'4") Madison was known for his compromising personality. The book outlines a detailed exposition of the enactment of the Bill of Rights and credits completion to Madison. Patrick Henry and Madison were political enemies as Hemry was a strong opponent of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights on the basis of states rights...an issue not solved until the completion of the civil war. Read/listen to this book only if you are a complete fanatic about political issues in the USA's formative years.… (mais)
 
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buffalogr | 6 outras críticas | Feb 9, 2010 |

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18
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