Böcker av Herman Vandenburg Ames

This collection of state documents sheds light on the complex and evolving relationship between the states and the federal government in the United States. Herman Vandenburg Ames provides insightful commentary and analysis that contextualizes the documents and highlights their significance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

First published in 1896, this work by Herman Vanderburg Ames provides a survey of American political and institutional history, from colonial times to the late 19th century. It covers topics such as the colonial assemblies, the formation of the federal government, and the growth of political parties. The author also discusses the development of American law and constitutional theory.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

In this groundbreaking work of political history, Herman Vandenburg Ames provides a comprehensive collection of primary source documents related to the relationship between the individual states and the federal government. Dating from the colonial period to the early 20th century, these documents illustrate the complex legal and constitutional issues that have shaped the nation's history, from questions of taxation and sovereignty to issues of civil rights and justice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Unpack the complex political and social factors that led to the secession crisis of 1850 with this insightful analysis of the life and career of John C. Calhoun, the powerful South Carolinian politician and statesman. From his early days as a champion of states' rights to his later advocacy for slavery and disunion, Calhoun's influence on American history is profound and far-reaching.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.