An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States
Charles A. Beard · 1913
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Charles A. Beard published his bold reading of the United States Constitution in 1913. Beard argues that the men who framed it acted in part from their own wealth and gain. Land, cash, trade goods, and state bonds are his groups for sorting the men at the founding. Those who held such wealth, he claims, gained most from the new frame of rule.
The book stirred more debate than any American history of its age. Fans hailed it as a charter for a new kind of history; foes attacked its proof for decades. Later work softened many claims, yet Beard changed the questions asked. His stress on gain over ideals endures. No student of the founding can skip it.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Charles A. Beard |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 1913 |
| COLLECTION | BOOKS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 633 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | Public Domain |
| RIGHTS | PUBLIC DOMAIN |
| SOURCE | Internet Archive |
Source: https://archive.org/details/economicinterpre0000char_s0i4