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The Political Supreme Court

A Forgotten History

by Rachel A. Shelden ...

Narrated by Frances Anderson ...

Unabridged

15 hours 28 min

Today's Supreme Court justices bristle at the label "politicians in robes," insisting that they operate above the fray of partisan politics. But for the first century of the nation's history, the Court was unmistakably a political institution, both by design and in practice. Justices were fully expected to engage in partisan politics—there was no concern that such engagement would lead to ... Read more

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Today's Supreme Court justices bristle at the label "politicians in robes," insisting that they operate above the fray of partisan politics. But for the first century of the nation's history, the Court was unmistakably a political institution, both by design and in practice. Justices were fully expected to engage in partisan politics—there was no concern that such engagement would lead to
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The Originalism Trap

How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back

by Madiba K. Dennie ...

Narrated by Madiba K. Dennie ...

Unabridged

7 hours 21 min

A rallying cry for a more just approach to the law that bolsters social justice movements by throwing out originalism—the theory that judges should interpret the Constitution exactly as conservatives say the Founders meant it“The greatest trick conservatives ever pulled was convincing the world that originalism exists. This book is vital for understanding why the world sucks right now.”—Elie ... Read more

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A rallying cry for a more just approach to the law that bolsters social justice movements by throwing out originalism—the theory that judges should interpret the Constitution exactly as conservatives say the Founders meant it“The greatest trick conservatives ever pulled was convincing the world that originalism exists. This book is vital for understanding why the world sucks right now.”—Elie
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Going Further

The Incomparable Clarence Thomas

by Ted Cruz ...

Narrated by Timothy Andrés Pabon ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Senator Ted Cruz, a timely, authoritative exploration of Clarence Thomas’s life, ideas, and lasting impact on constitutional law**For over three decades, Clarence Thomas has stood at the center of American law, enduring withering criticism and personal attacks while writing some of the most brilliant, accessible, transformational opinions in the Supreme ... Read more

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**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom Senator Ted Cruz, a timely, authoritative exploration of Clarence Thomas’s life, ideas, and lasting impact on constitutional law**For over three decades, Clarence Thomas has stood at the center of American law, enduring withering criticism and personal attacks while writing some of the most brilliant, accessible, transformational opinions in the Supreme
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The Constitution Today

Timeless Lessons for the Issues of Our Era

by Akhil Reed Amar ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

19 hours 41 min

When the stories that lead our daily news involve momentous constitutional questions, present-minded journalists and busy citizens cannot always see the stakes clearly. In The Constitution Today, Akhil Reed Amar, America's preeminent constitutional scholar, considers the biggest and most bitterly contested debates of the last two decades—from gun control to gay marriage, affirmative action to ... Read more

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When the stories that lead our daily news involve momentous constitutional questions, present-minded journalists and busy citizens cannot always see the stakes clearly. In The Constitution Today, Akhil Reed Amar, America's preeminent constitutional scholar, considers the biggest and most bitterly contested debates of the last two decades—from gun control to gay marriage, affirmative action to
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Crown and Country

A History of England through the Monarchy

by David Starkey ...

Narrated by David Starkey, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jim Norton ...

Unabridged

15 hours 11 min

An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I ... Read more

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An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I
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We the People

A History of the U.S. Constitution

by Jill Lepore ...

Narrated by Jill Lepore ...

Unabridged

24 hours 2 min

From the best-selling author of These Truths comes We the People**, a stunning new history of the U.S. Constitution, for a troubling new era.**The U.S. Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world but also one of the most difficult to amend. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of history and law, explains why in We the People, the most original history of the Constitution in dec... ... Read more

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From the best-selling author of These Truths comes We the People**, a stunning new history of the U.S. Constitution, for a troubling new era.**The U.S. Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world but also one of the most difficult to amend. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of history and law, explains why in We the People, the most original history of the Constitution in dec...
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We the Corporations

How American Businesses Won Their Civil Rights

by Adam Winkler ...

Narrated by William Hughes ...

Unabridged

14 hours 31 min

In this groundbreaking portrait of corporate seizure of political power, We the Corporations reveals how American businesses won equal rights and transformed the Constitution to serve the ends of capital.Corporations—like minorities and women—have had a civil rights movement of their own and now possess nearly all the same rights as ordinary people. Uncovering the deep historical roots of Citizens ... Read more

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In this groundbreaking portrait of corporate seizure of political power, We the Corporations reveals how American businesses won equal rights and transformed the Constitution to serve the ends of capital.Corporations—like minorities and women—have had a civil rights movement of their own and now possess nearly all the same rights as ordinary people. Uncovering the deep historical roots of Citizens
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So Ordered

An Originalist’s View of the Constitution, the Court, and Our Country

by Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. ...

Narrated by Charles Constant ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

Justice Samuel A. Alito elaborates on his judicial philosophy and reflects on the roles of the law, the Constitution, and the courts in preserving America’s spirit of liberty.**“**So Ordered reveals Justice Samuel Alito as a jurist of rare balance: deeply principled yet resolutely practical.” ―Yuval Levin, author of American CovenantSamuel A. Alito has quietly become one of the most influe... ... Read more

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Justice Samuel A. Alito elaborates on his judicial philosophy and reflects on the roles of the law, the Constitution, and the courts in preserving America’s spirit of liberty.**“**So Ordered reveals Justice Samuel Alito as a jurist of rare balance: deeply principled yet resolutely practical.” ―Yuval Levin, author of American CovenantSamuel A. Alito has quietly become one of the most influe...
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Supreme Inequality

The Supreme Court's Fifty-Year Battle for a More Unjust America

by Adam Cohen ...

Narrated by Dan Woren ...

Unabridged

14 hours 16 min

**“With Supreme Inequality, Adam Cohen has built, brick by brick, an airtight case against the Supreme Court of the last half-century...Cohen’s book is a closing statement in the case against an institution tasked with protecting the vulnerable, which has emboldened the rich and powerful instead.” —Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor, SlateA revelatory examination of the conservative direction of the ... Read more

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**“With Supreme Inequality, Adam Cohen has built, brick by brick, an airtight case against the Supreme Court of the last half-century...Cohen’s book is a closing statement in the case against an institution tasked with protecting the vulnerable, which has emboldened the rich and powerful instead.” —Dahlia Lithwick, senior editor, SlateA revelatory examination of the conservative direction of the
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We the Elites

Why the US Constitution Serves the Few

by Robert Ovetz ...

Narrated by L.J. Ganser ...

Unabridged

7 hours 20 min

Written by fifty-five of the richest white men, and signed by only thirty-nine of them, the US constitution is the sacred text of American nationalism. Popular perceptions of it are mired in idolatry, myth, and misinformation—many Americans have opinions on the constitution but have little idea what it says. This book examines the constitution for what it is—a rule book for elites to protect ... Read more

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Written by fifty-five of the richest white men, and signed by only thirty-nine of them, the US constitution is the sacred text of American nationalism. Popular perceptions of it are mired in idolatry, myth, and misinformation—many Americans have opinions on the constitution but have little idea what it says. This book examines the constitution for what it is—a rule book for elites to protect
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Unlocking the Churches

The Legal Victory Against California's Pandemic-Era Religious Discrimination

by Jeffrey Trissell ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Trissell ...

Unabridged

5 hours 50 min

A firsthand legal account of the battle to defend religious freedom during the COVID-19 lockdowns, this book tells the inside story of three major lawsuits filed against California’s church-closure orders. Written by one of the attorneys involved, it offers a gripping look at the constitutional challenges raised by pandemic mandates and how the courts ultimately responded. Blending courtroom drama ... Read more

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A firsthand legal account of the battle to defend religious freedom during the COVID-19 lockdowns, this book tells the inside story of three major lawsuits filed against California’s church-closure orders. Written by one of the attorneys involved, it offers a gripping look at the constitutional challenges raised by pandemic mandates and how the courts ultimately responded. Blending courtroom drama
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Supremacy

How Rule by the Court Replaced Government by the People

by Daphna Renan, Nikolas Bowie ...

Narrated by Janina Edwards ...

Unabridged

10 hours 2 min

From two acclaimed legal scholars, a new history of the Supreme Court that overturns our most basic assumptions about its role in our democracy, showing how it seized the power it now wields.The Supreme Court claims the extraordinary power to strike down laws passed by Congress―and for more than a century now, it has used this power to undermine democracy. But does the Constitution force us to ... Read more

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From two acclaimed legal scholars, a new history of the Supreme Court that overturns our most basic assumptions about its role in our democracy, showing how it seized the power it now wields.The Supreme Court claims the extraordinary power to strike down laws passed by Congress―and for more than a century now, it has used this power to undermine democracy. But does the Constitution force us to
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Democracy and Equality

The Enduring Constitutional Vision of the Warren Court

by Geoffrey R. Stone, David A. Strauss ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Series series Inalienable Rights
Unabridged

5 hours 50 min

From 1953 to 1969, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Earl Warren brought about many of the proudest achievements of American constitutional law. The Warren Court declared racial segregation and laws forbidding interracial marriage to be unconstitutional; it expanded the right of citizens to criticize public officials; it held school prayer unconstitutional; and it ruled that people accused of ... Read more

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From 1953 to 1969, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Earl Warren brought about many of the proudest achievements of American constitutional law. The Warren Court declared racial segregation and laws forbidding interracial marriage to be unconstitutional; it expanded the right of citizens to criticize public officials; it held school prayer unconstitutional; and it ruled that people accused of
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These Seats Are Reserved

Caste, Quotas and the Constitution of India

by Abhinav Chandrachud ...

Narrated by Anuj Datta ...

Unabridged

6 hours 42 min

Reservation or affirmative action is a hugely controversial policy in India. While constitutionally mandated and with historians, political scientists and social activists convinced of its need, many resist it and consider it as compromising 'merit' and against the principle of equality of opportunity.In These Seats Are Reserved, Abhinav traces the history and making of the reservation policy.How ... Read more

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Reservation or affirmative action is a hugely controversial policy in India. While constitutionally mandated and with historians, political scientists and social activists convinced of its need, many resist it and consider it as compromising 'merit' and against the principle of equality of opportunity.In These Seats Are Reserved, Abhinav traces the history and making of the reservation policy.How
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Guns across America

Reconciling Gun Rules and Rights

by Robert J. Spitzer ...

Narrated by Walter Dixon ...

Unabridged

5 hours 38 min

In vast swathes of America, the sacredness of the Second Amendment has become a political third rail, never to be questioned. Gun rights supporters wear tri-cornered hats, wave the stars and stripes, and ask what would have happened if the revolutionaries had been unarmed when the British were coming. They have had great success in conflating unfettered gun ownership with the Founding Fathers, the ... Read more

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In vast swathes of America, the sacredness of the Second Amendment has become a political third rail, never to be questioned. Gun rights supporters wear tri-cornered hats, wave the stars and stripes, and ask what would have happened if the revolutionaries had been unarmed when the British were coming. They have had great success in conflating unfettered gun ownership with the Founding Fathers, the
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Direito Civil: Direito das Coisas

by Leonardo Estevam de Assis Zanini ...

Unabridged

17 hours 8 min

Em sua 5ª edição, a obra "Direito Civil: Direito das Coisas", de autoria do professor e magistrado Leonardo Estevam de Assis Zanini, apresenta uma abordagem clara, condensada e profundamente técnica sobre a matéria. O livro percorre panoramicamente a disciplina do Livro III do Código Civil, abordando a posse, a propriedade, os direitos reais sobre coisas alheias (gozo, garantia e aquisição) e os ... Read more

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Em sua 5ª edição, a obra "Direito Civil: Direito das Coisas", de autoria do professor e magistrado Leonardo Estevam de Assis Zanini, apresenta uma abordagem clara, condensada e profundamente técnica sobre a matéria. O livro percorre panoramicamente a disciplina do Livro III do Código Civil, abordando a posse, a propriedade, os direitos reais sobre coisas alheias (gozo, garantia e aquisição) e os
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Loaded

A Disarming History of the Second Amendment

by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz ...

Narrated by Laural Merlington ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

With President Trump suggesting that teachers arm themselves, with the NRA portrayed as a group of "patriots" helping to Make America Great Again, with high school students across the country demanding a solution to the crisis, everyone in America needs to engage in the discussion about our future with an informed, historical perspective on the role of guns in our society. America is at a critical ... Read more

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With President Trump suggesting that teachers arm themselves, with the NRA portrayed as a group of "patriots" helping to Make America Great Again, with high school students across the country demanding a solution to the crisis, everyone in America needs to engage in the discussion about our future with an informed, historical perspective on the role of guns in our society. America is at a critical
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What's Done in the Dark...

Gets immunity??

by Gwendolyn D. Gabriel ...

Unabridged

7 hours 26 min

A former attorney, weary but unbroken, steps into what seems like a chance at renewal and finds instead a house—and a life—riven by deceit. In a crumbling property full of promise, three women join forces to turn ruin into profit, but hidden motives corrode their fragile alliance. Stolen funds, forged signatures, courtroom maneuvers, and polished cruelty draw two sisters into a bruising fight not ... Read more

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A former attorney, weary but unbroken, steps into what seems like a chance at renewal and finds instead a house—and a life—riven by deceit. In a crumbling property full of promise, three women join forces to turn ruin into profit, but hidden motives corrode their fragile alliance. Stolen funds, forged signatures, courtroom maneuvers, and polished cruelty draw two sisters into a bruising fight not
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合衆国憲法の歴史とキリスト教：信仰と政治、近代の公共生活の形成

by 渡辺良樹 ...

Narrated by 渡辺良樹 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 6 min

信仰と政治という根源的な対立軸がいかにして合衆国憲法を形作り、現代の公共生活の基盤を生み出したのかを解き明かす、知的な探求の旅へようこそ。毎日の通勤時間や一人で静かに思考を深めたい夜に、歴史の奥底に潜むダイナミズムを呼び覚まし、あなたの知的好奇心を心地よく満たします。植民地時代の熱狂から独立革命の混沌を経て、宗教の自由が国家の骨格へと組み込まれていく壮大なうねりを、極めて客観的かつ洞察に満ちた視点で見つめ直すオーディオ体験です。政教分離の原則は単なる法律上のルールではなく、無数の葛藤や社会変革の波の中で鍛え上げられた生きた思想です。奴隷制の廃止や公民権運動の背後で躍動した宗教的言説の力を紐解きながら、社会の正義とは何かという永遠の問いをリスナーの心に力強く投げかけます。複雑に絡み合う価値観の衝突を乗り越え、より成熟した対話のあり方を模索するための揺るぎない羅針盤を手に入れることができるでしょう ... Read more

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信仰と政治という根源的な対立軸がいかにして合衆国憲法を形作り、現代の公共生活の基盤を生み出したのかを解き明かす、知的な探求の旅へようこそ。毎日の通勤時間や一人で静かに思考を深めたい夜に、歴史の奥底に潜むダイナミズムを呼び覚まし、あなたの知的好奇心を心地よく満たします。植民地時代の熱狂から独立革命の混沌を経て、宗教の自由が国家の骨格へと組み込まれていく壮大なうねりを、極めて客観的かつ洞察に満ちた視点で見つめ直すオーディオ体験です。政教分離の原則は単なる法律上のルールではなく、無数の葛藤や社会変革の波の中で鍛え上げられた生きた思想です。奴隷制の廃止や公民権運動の背後で躍動した宗教的言説の力を紐解きながら、社会の正義とは何かという永遠の問いをリスナーの心に力強く投げかけます。複雑に絡み合う価値観の衝突を乗り越え、より成熟した対話のあり方を模索するための揺るぎない羅針盤を手に入れることができるでしょう
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Constitution of the United States Under 1 Hour: Understand the Founding Document, Its Articles, and Your Rights in a Single Evening

by Michael Harrington ...

Narrated by Michael Harrington ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Master the foundation of American government and secure your civil rights in just one fast-paced evening commute. Forget dense legal jargon and dusty relics; this accessible guide translates the ultimate political rulebook into engaging, plain language. You will quickly transform from an overwhelmed spectator into a highly confident, informed voter.Step back into the late seventeen-hundreds to ... Read more

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Master the foundation of American government and secure your civil rights in just one fast-paced evening commute. Forget dense legal jargon and dusty relics; this accessible guide translates the ultimate political rulebook into engaging, plain language. You will quickly transform from an overwhelmed spectator into a highly confident, informed voter.Step back into the late seventeen-hundreds to
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The Burger Court and the Rise of the Judicial Right

by Michael J. Graetz, Linda Greenhouse ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

15 hours 10 min

When Richard Nixon campaigned for the presidency in 1968 he promised to change the Supreme Court. With four appointments to the court, including Warren E. Burger as the chief justice, he did just that. In 1969, the Burger Court succeeded the famously liberal Warren Court, which had significantly expanded civil liberties and was despised by conservatives across the country.The Burger Court is often ... Read more

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When Richard Nixon campaigned for the presidency in 1968 he promised to change the Supreme Court. With four appointments to the court, including Warren E. Burger as the chief justice, he did just that. In 1969, the Burger Court succeeded the famously liberal Warren Court, which had significantly expanded civil liberties and was despised by conservatives across the country.The Burger Court is often
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The Supermajority

How the Supreme Court Divided America

by Michael Waldman ...

Narrated by Robertson Dean ...

Unabridged

11 hours 15 min

A “terrific, if chilling, account” (The Guardian) of how the Supreme Court’s new conservative supermajority is overturning decades of law and leading the country in a dangerous political direction.In The Supermajority, Michael Waldman explores the tumultuous 2021–2022 Supreme Court term. He draws deeply on history to examine other times the Court veered from the popular will, provoking controversy ... Read more

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A “terrific, if chilling, account” (The Guardian) of how the Supreme Court’s new conservative supermajority is overturning decades of law and leading the country in a dangerous political direction.In The Supermajority, Michael Waldman explores the tumultuous 2021–2022 Supreme Court term. He draws deeply on history to examine other times the Court veered from the popular will, provoking controversy
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Rights Unveiled

A Journey Through America's Freedoms

by Bill Vincent ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

9 hours 33 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Rights Unveiled: A Journey Through America's Freedoms takes readers on an illuminating exploration of the liberties enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. From the visionary ideals of the Founding Fathers to the ongoing struggles for civil rights, women's rights, and privacy in the digital age, this book uncovers the profound impact of ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Rights Unveiled: A Journey Through America's Freedoms takes readers on an illuminating exploration of the liberties enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. From the visionary ideals of the Founding Fathers to the ongoing struggles for civil rights, women's rights, and privacy in the digital age, this book uncovers the profound impact of
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U.S. Constitution with The Declaration of Independence and The Articles of Confederation, The

by Various Authors ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 25 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The most important documents of the United States of America are collected in this easy-to-read volume, which includes the Constitution of the United States of America, with all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; the Articles of Confederation, and an appendix containing a list of the states by date of admission to the Union. Every ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The most important documents of the United States of America are collected in this easy-to-read volume, which includes the Constitution of the United States of America, with all of the Amendments; The Declaration of Independence; the Articles of Confederation, and an appendix containing a list of the states by date of admission to the Union. Every
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