The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It [Paperback]

Terry L. Jordan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1891743007 | ISBN-13: 978-1891743009 | Publication Date: May 1, 1999 | Edition: 7

In The U.S. Constitution & Fascinating Facts About It you'll see the entire text of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence--and much more! You'll find interesting insights into the men who wrote the Constitution, how it was created, and how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Constitution in the two centuries since its creation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Oak Hill Publishing Co; 7 edition (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891743007
• ISBN-13: 978-1891743009
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 3.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > History > Historical Study > Study & Teaching
  • #7 in Books > Law > Constitutional Law
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106 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A concise review of the worlds most powerful document, July 24, 2001

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Dr. Johnathan Rose (Miami, FL. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It (Paperback)

I was first introduced to this book while attending law school. During my Constitutional law classes a professor recomended this little pocket book that reviewed and outlined the constitution. I was amazed then and continue to be delighted with the the historical developments that are shared in this "quick read". For under three dollars I actually learned more on the constitution than I did with texts that cost several hundreds of dollars each. ***** Five Stars, this is a real keeper.

76 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A little giant, October 18, 2001

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Brian M. Ayres (Valrico, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It (Paperback)

This pocket-sized volume is a perfect jewel for all citizens from grade school on up. I stumbled across it after I lost the first pocket-sized Constitution I was given in high school. Although less than 100 pages from cover to cover, this book contains so much valuable information on the founding of the country, including facts on many of those who guided the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. The book also contains the Decleration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and key dates and Supreme Court cases that have shaped this country and the Constitution's interpretation.

This book is a keeper for all who cherish our freedom and should be read and re-read as a reminder of why this is a great country and why it prospered in relatively short order.

55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, October 11, 2000

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Roger Williams (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It (Paperback)

"How many people realize that the first president of the United States was not George Washington but a man named John Hanson?

How many know that the state of Pennsylvania was misspelled as "Pensylvania" on the U.S. Constitution? And who knew that in 1876 an amendment to the Constitution was introduced that would have abolished the U.S. Senate? Or that another amendment, proposed in 1893, would have renamed the country the United States of the Earth?

All of these fun and little-known facts can be found in a pocket size guide to the constitution entitled "The U.S. Constitution and Fascinating Facts About It."

I found this wording on the web site for the book at ...and it is the best way for me to tell readers why I thought this book was excellent. The book is interesting and fast reading, and you learn a lot of fun and intersting facts along the way. I can't say enough good things about the book and the author!