Declaration of Independence -- U.S. Constitution

Author: (American) Mosteller, translated by Liu Yongyan, Ning Chunhui
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: American law is one of the two major representatives of the common law system. The legal system of the United States is quite complex, and there is no single or unified legal system. Among them, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution play an irreplaceable role in the constitutional development of the United States. The editors of this book have deeply reflected on the value of the fundamental systems and basic ideas established by these two documents for the development of the rule of law in the United States, completing two works: "The Declaration of Independence: The Voice of the Desire for Freedom" and "The U.S. Constitution: The Foundation of Good Governance." The book combines historical analysis with rich text and illustrations, providing readers with a highly valuable reference for a comprehensive understanding of American law and its foundations. The book focuses on depicting the wars, figures, and events during the American Revolutionary War and around the Constitutional Convention that had a key impact on the drafting and implementation of the U.S. Constitution. The unique feature of this book lies in its citation of numerous documents and materials, including images, all accompanied by clear annotations and internet links. Readers who wish to conduct in-depth research on specific issues can easily obtain further data and resources from the internet. For professionals studying the U.S. Constitution, constitutionalism, and the foundations of the rule of law, as well as for law and political science undergraduate and graduate students, and those who wish to gain profound insights and rich materials on the drafting and review process of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, this book is a highly valuable reference.