An Economic Interpretation Of The Constitution Of The United States by Charles A. Beard
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This influential work argues that the drafting of the United States Constitution was driven primarily by the economic interests of its framers rather than purely ideological or philosophical motivations. It suggests that the Constitution was crafted to protect the financial interests of the wealthy elite, including landowners, creditors, and merchants, who stood to benefit from a strong centralized government. By examining the economic backgrounds and financial interests of the founding fathers, the book challenges traditional views of the Constitution as a purely democratic document, proposing instead that it was a pragmatic compromise shaped by the economic realities of the time.
The 15910th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1913
- Nationality
- American
- Length
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- Pages
- 330-350
- Original Language
- English
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