| The American Republic: The US Government and Constitution; its Tendencies and Destiny Contributor(s): Brownson, Orestes Augustus (Author) |
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ISBN: 0359031579 ISBN-13: 9780359031573 Publisher: Lulu.com OUR PRICE: $11.33 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Political Science | Civics & Citizenship - Political Science | American Government - General |
| Dewey: 320.473 |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 6" W x 9" (0.52 lbs) 154 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Orestes Brownson's thought-provoking thesis on the US government, the Constitution of the United States, and the ultimate destiny of the USA, remains as incisive and intellectually rich today as when it was first published. Combining history with political philosophy, Brownson casts his analytical gaze to the inception of the American nation. Using a wide variety of documents, including those authored by the Founding Fathers prior to and following the creation of the United States, the author attempts to demonstrate how religion and politics are interrelated - in the case of America's founding, both had roles. Writing in the mid-19th century, Orestes Brownson attempts to clarify what the nature of the U.S. government is, and how the Constitution reflects it. Various natural laws, such as those pertaining to the family and human development of civilization, are examined. Part of Brownson's conclusion is the idea religion must continue to play a role in the USA, just as it has since the colonial era. |
