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9781880469002
Written in an exciting, easy to read style, with a foreword by Warren E. Burger, Chief Justice (ret.) of the U.S. Supreme Court, this documents the evolutionary process by which the United States democracy was formed & how it operates. The reader is led in a subtle, friendly & interesting manner through relevant events & processes. It acknowledges the important roles that documents & agreements by earlier leaders had in laying the foundation, beginning with the Magna Carta in 1215 & the Dutch Great Privilege in 1477. The extensive indexes--biographical & subject--make it a significant resource as an encyclopedia. Interwoven are names & deeds of those who made significant contributions to the origin & maintenance of this democracy. As a political science professor & Presidential candidate wrote, "The book is a better combination of history, political science & geography than any other. The author has an ability to say things & move on. It is boiled down to the real meat & does not include puff." Another Presidential candidate said, "It is indeed a fascinating, comprehensive account of United States history." According to a teacher, "The author has synthesized both facts & perceptions into a credible whole. The book involves the reader as would a novel. The people, times, places & situations are real, vivid, logical & emphatic."Boek, Walter E. is the author of 'Evolution of a Democracy This Is Our Country, the United States of America' with ISBN 9781880469002 and ISBN 1880469006.
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