The Classical Foundations of the American Constitution: Prevailing Wisdom

Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Constitution and the mindset of the framers! The drafters and ratifiers of the American Constitution were influenced by ancient history and classical political theory. This new volume combines techniques of intellectual history, classical studies, and constitutional interpretation offering fresh insights into the way the Framers designed the structural aspects of the Constitution, including separation of powers, the balance between federal and state power, the authority of the senate, judicial independence, and the exercise of war and foreign relations powers.