Behind the Bill of Rights: Timeless Principles that Make it Tick

Look inside the book Publisher: National Center for Constitutional StudiesAuthors: Bill Norton, Jeremy NelsonPages: 366ISBN: 9798886804935  The principles behind the Bill of Rights have helped elevate human civilization to a level of liberty never before seen in history. The American experiment inspired the spread of written constitutions and declarations of rights throughout the world, which has raised billions out of poverty, chaos, and oppression. However, without understanding the principles behind the Bill of Rights, all nations, including our own, continue to struggle. Behind the Bill of Rights uncovers the timeless principles that make the Bill of Rights tick. The authors reveal lost meanings, elaborate on new understandings, and bring to light many fundamentals that have been overlooked for decades. You will discover hidden gems that will invigorate your mind. For example: The paradox of tolerance The mindset that leads to slavery The voting rights timeline you never knew Rel