Books by "James Barton Longacre"
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We the People: The Foundation & Evolution of the U.S. Constitution
by James Madison, U.S. Congress, Center for Legislative Archives, Helen M. Campbell
2024 · Good Press
We the People: The Foundation & Evolution of the U.S. Constitution is a compelling anthology that captures the transformative journey of a nation's guiding document through a diverse array of texts and styles. This collection brings together revolutionary writings that have shaped American constitutional discourse, from foundational debates to pivotal amendments and beyond. It highlights significant works, including speeches and lesser-known drafts that reveal the complexity of the burgeoning American political landscape. With an eye towards historical development and contemporary reflection, this book invites readers to explore the dynamic dialogue inherent in the U.S. Constitution's evolution. The collection's contributors, including James Madison, the U.S. Congress, the Center for Legislative Archives, and Helen M. Campbell, collectively offer a mosaic of insight into political thought and adaptation over time. Madison's influential Federalist Papers provide a profound insight into the intentions behind the Constitution, while the U.S. Congress's recorded proceedings give voice to legislative adjustments and societal shifts. The editors, particularly the Center for Legislative Archives and Helen M. Campbell, curate these documents against the backdrop of historical and cultural movements, offering a broader understanding of America's constitutional heritage. Readers are afforded a unique opportunity to engage with this anthology, which fluently interweaves diverse perspectives and historic milestones. "We the People" serves not only as an educational resource but also as a powerful dialogue between historical and modern viewpoints. This collection is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the U.S. Constitution's rich tapestry, illuminating the tenets of democracy and governance with illuminating clarity and scholarly rigor.
"This catalogue accompanies an exhibition of the same name that will open at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in November 2024. Through offerings from ten scholars focusing on a selection of some eighty sculptures made between 1793 and 2023 in a wide range of media, The Shape of Power is a portal into nuanced and complex ideas about the enduring power of sculpture as a potent tool in the making and unmaking of race in the United States"--
The Antebellum Era was a complex time in American culture. Young ladies had suitors call upon them, while men often settled quarrels by dueling, and mill girls worked 16-hour days to help their families make ends meet. Yet at the same time, a new America was emerging. The rapid growth of cities inspired Frederick Law Olmstead to lead the movement for public parks. Stephen Foster helped forge a catalog of American popular music; writers such as Washington Irving and Ralph Waldo Emerson raised the level of American literature; artists such as Thomas Cole and Thomas Doughty defined a new style of painting called the Hudson River School. All the while, schisms between northern and southern culture threatened to divide the nation. This volume in Greenwood's American Popular Culture Through History recounts the ways in which things old and new intersected in the decades before the Civil War. James and Dorothy Volo are one of the more prolific author teams in reference publishing today, and with this volume they make important contributions to Greenwood's successful series on America's other history.