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Presidents and the Constitution, The MP3 CD – Unabridged, October 18, 2016

by Ken Gormley (Editor) (Author), Sean Runnette (Reader)

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In this sweepingly ambitious volume, the nation's foremost experts on the American presidency and the US Constitution join together to tell the intertwined stories of how each American president has confronted and shaped the Constitution. Each occupant of the office - the first president to the 44th - has contributed to the story of the Constitution through the decisions he made and the actions he took as the nation's chief executive.

By examining presidential history through the lens of constitutional conflicts and challenges, The Presidents and the Constitution offers a fresh perspective on how the Constitution has evolved in the hands of individual presidents. It delves into key moments in American history, from Washington's early battles with Congress to the advent of the national security presidency under George W. Bush and Barack Obama, to reveal the dramatic historical forces that drove these presidents to action. Historians and legal experts, including Richard Ellis, Gary Hart, Stanley Kutler, and Kenneth Starr, bring the Constitution to life, and show how the awesome powers of the American presidency have been shaped by the men who were granted them. The book brings to the fore the overarching constitutional themes that span this country's history, and ties together presidencies in a way never before accomplished.

Exhaustively researched and compellingly presented, The Presidents and the Constitution shines new light on America's brilliant constitutional and presidential history.

Language

English
Publisher

Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio
Publication date

October 18, 2016
Dimensions

6.5 x 0.63 x 5.5 inches
ISBN-10

1536614823
ISBN-13

978-1536614824
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Audible Studios on Brilliance Audio; Unabridged edition (October 18, 2016)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1536614823
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1536614824
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.5 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.63 x 5.5 inches

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Philip C. DiMare

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Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024

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Dee Walsh

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Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2023

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If I would have had this back in the day, I would have double-majored to include history - maybe even politics or constitutional law. (This from just the introductory pages - having opened it a few hours ago.)

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Cannot write anything but a 5 star review. It's the Constitution.

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2020

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It is a great document written by fearless, selfless men that has endured the test of time. It would be impossible to give this anything but a 5 star review. Plus, everyone should carry one around in their pocket just as Kazir Kahn demonstrated on television when he pulled one out of his coat pocket to show the world. It also tends to shut people up when arguing about the Constitution and you pull it out of your pocket and say "let's consult the real thing."

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022

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Great explanation of each of the US presidents and their impact on the Constitution…everyone should read this book!

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2019

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digestible, informative, and enjoyable. good compromise between detail and brevity (it's long but it covers every presidency, so it goes into limited detail about each president, but does not feel like short shrift to anyone).

Not sure about getting Ken Starr to do Reagan's chapter--but whatever.

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Paula

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Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016

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Exactly what I was thinking it would be, hoping the recipient enjoys it as well.

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This book is about 80%social justice issues and skips many ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016

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This book is about 80%social justice issues and skips many of the other important bill of rights issues. Not worth the price. Written for NPR lovers and beats a dead horse. I would say its ok for 10th graders, as a primer..

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Donald A. Collins

A worthy review of our current situation.

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2016

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More citizens need to know how this masterpiece in establishing our republic can be affected by how we treat it now

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