Living History: A Great Constitutional

Today's poem is "A Great Constitutional"

The Poem:

Shaping America

Liberty's blueprint

The Living Constitution

American epic

The Books:

Shaping America: The Supreme Court and American Society by Edward F. Mannino; 347.7326 M284s

See the history of the United States through the lens of the Supreme Court and the many decisions its justices have decided. 

Liberty’s Blueprint: How Madison and Hamilton Wrote the Federalist Papers, Defined the Constitution, and Made Democracy Safe for the World by Michael I. Meyeson; 342.73 M613l

Though it may not sound cool and exciting, Mr. Meyeson’s book is part of the history of the U. S. Read it and you’ll have a better understanding of the history of the Federalist Papers and its authors. 

The Living Constitution by David A. Strauss; 342.02 S912l

In this book Strauss argues with conservative Supreme Court justices about whether or not the U.S. Constitution is a living or dead document. 

American Epic: Reading the U.S. Constitution by Garrett Epps; 342.7302 E644a

In this in-depth look at the U.S. Constitution, Mr. Epps describes different ways of reading the Constitution: scriptural, legal, lyric, and epic.