The constitution of empire
The constitution of empire2004
About this book
"The Constitution of Empire offers a constitutional and historical survey of American territorial expansion from the founding era to the present day. The authors describe the Constitution's design for territorial acquisition and governance and examine the ways in which practice over the past two hundred years has diverged from that original vision."--Jacket.
Details
- First published
- 2004
- OL Work ID
- OL2746699W
Subjects
Politics and governmentConstitutional historyPhilosophyImperialismConstitutional lawTerritorial expansionHistoryTerritories and possessionsConstitutional history, united statesUnited states, territorial expansionUnited states, politics and governmentUnited states, territories and possessionsImperialismoHistoriaHistoria constitucionalDerecho constitucional