The conflict between power and liberty in a free government was the passionate concern of this most articulate, and often prophetic, orator and writer.
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An excellent compilation of Calhoun's constitutional and political writings...,
This review is from: John C. Calhoun: Selected Writings and Speeches (Conservative Leadership Series) (Hardcover)
~John C. Calhoun: Selected Writings and Speeches~ is an anthology of writings of the antebellum South Carolina statesmen. It's perhaps the definitive abridged compilation of Calhoun's writings. The alternative of course is the broad collection by historian Clyde Wilson, entitled The Papers of John C. Calhoun. However, as a practical matter, sorting through the cream of the crop is an exercise that takes a lot of work. Dr. Cheek, however, has sorted through Calhoun's writings, and put together a most remarkable collection of Calhoun's writings. Besides, the Disquisition and the Discourse, he features good pieces such as Calhoun's Exposition and Protest, his Speech on the Force Bill, and his letter to James Hamilton describing the nature of the Union, among several other selections.
Calhoun's Disquisition and Discourse are profoundly reflective political thought that typify what historians characterize as the South Atlantic Republicanism. Calhoun's concept of concurrent majorities and his understanding of the American federal system are deeply reflective. Undoubtedly, if we are to ever initiate a meaningful renaissance of federalism and implement needed constitutional reforms within the United States, such a move necessitates the revival of the statesmanship of John Calhoun. So, Dr. Cheek's books are a good place to start. All things considered, if you're interested in antebellum politics, political science, or exploring the statesmanship of South Carolina statesmen John C. Cahoun, then Cheek's anthology is definitely worth your consideration. Please consider reading this book in tandem with his other book Calhoun and Popular Rule, which offers sound exegesis of the Disquisition and Discourse.
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concurring assent, confederated character, impeaching power, amending power, concurring majority, mere numerical majority, federal population, concurrent majority, federal numbers, stronger section, reserved powers, constitutional compact, sovereign character, joint agent, exporting interests, unequal action, federal character, sovereign communities, exterior relations, fiscal action Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Great Britain, House of Representatives, Supreme Court, South Carolina, States of the Union, House of Commons, Northern States, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, State of Michigan, North Carolina, General Jackson, King of Holland, Compromise Act, House of Lords, New Jersey, Ann Arbor, House of Congress, Lord Palmerston, New Hampshire, Force Bill, New England, Executive Proviso, General Hamilton New!
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- Voice, Trust, and Memory by Melissa S. Williams in Back Matter
- The American Political Tradition: And the Men Who Made it by Richard Hofstadter in Back Matter
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