JOHN R. VILE is a professor of political science and dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University. He has written extensively on the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution, the constitutional amending process, proposed alternatives to the U.S. Constitution, and Supreme Court decisions and other contemporary understandings of the document. Vile is the author of numerous books on the U.S. Constitution and the constitutional amending process and of The Wisest Council in the World: Restoring the Character Sketches by William Pierce of Georgia of the Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 (Georgia).
33 Ebooks por John R. Vile
John R. Vile: Men Who Made the Constitution
Few events in the history of the United States were of greater consequence than the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Although most histories have focused on the issues and compromises that dominate …
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John R. Vile: The Wisest Council in the World
Of all the written portraits of the delegates who attended the Federal Convention of 1787, few are as complete and compelling as those penned by William Pierce Jr. (1753–89), one of four delegates fr …
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€46.99
John R. Vile: Conventional Wisdom
Article V of the Constitution allows two-thirds majorities of both houses of Congress to propose amendments to the document and a three-fourths majority of the states to ratify them. Scholars and fru …
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John R. Vile: Writing and Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
The Writing and Ratification of the U.S. Constitution: Practical Virtue in Action examines the events surrounding the development of the U.S. Constitution. Setting these events within the context of …
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John R. Vile: American Immigration and Citizenship
One of the most contentious issues in America today is the status of immigration. American Immigration and Citizenship shows that this issue is far from new. In this book, John Vile provides context …
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King John King & Vile John R. Vile: Presidents from Eisenhower through Johnson, 1953-1969
Throughout the 1950s and 1960s Communism and the Cold War pervaded almost every aspect of American policy and concern. Eisenhower’s Highway Act sought to strengthen America with the sort of roads sys …
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David Schultz & John R. Vile: Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America
Driven by the growing reality of international terrorism, the threats to civil liberties and individual rights in America are greater today than at any time since the Mc Carthy era in the 1950s. At t …
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David Schultz & John R. Vile: Encyclopedia of Civil Liberties in America
Driven by the growing reality of international terrorism, the threats to civil liberties and individual rights in America are greater today than at any time since the Mc Carthy era in the 1950s. At t …
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Vile John R. Vile: Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments
Now in its sixth edition with coverage of major Supreme Court decisions through the end of the 2013-2014 term, this book remains a key source for students, professors, and citizens seeking balanced, …
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Vile John R. Vile: Founding Documents of America
Written by a renowned expert on the American Founding period, this book examines selections of key documents from 1215 through 1791 that were instrumental to the development of the U.S. Constitution …
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Vile John R. Vile: Early Republic
From distinguished author John R. Vile comes a new history of the American early republic period, presented through primary documents that are illuminated and explained in context.This new book in th …
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Vile John R. Vile: Jacksonian and Antebellum Eras
Including documents from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government as well as sentiments expressed by opinion leaders of the day, this book provides concisely edited primary sou …
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Vile John R. Vile: Civil War and Reconstruction Eras
The carefully selected and edited readings in this book are chronologically arranged so that students can trace the progression of events and understand the thoughts of those living during the critic …
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Vile John R. Vile: American Flag
At a time when the U.S. flag is both a source of both pride and controversy, this volume provides the first encyclopedic A-to-Z treatment of the U.S. flag in American history, culture, and law.This t …
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Vile John R. Vile: Declaration of Independence
This A-to-Z encyclopedia surveys the history, meaning, and enduring impact of the Declaration of Independence by explaining its contents and concepts, profiling the Founding Fathers, and detailing de …
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David L. Hudson Jr. & John R. Vile: Encyclopedia of the Fourth Amendment
Covering the key concepts, events, laws and legal doctrines, court decisions, and litigators and litigants, this new reference on the law of search and seizure-in the physical as well as the online w …
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Vile John R. Vile: Re-Framers
This book is the most comprehensive review of all the major proposals to rewrite, revise, or even replace the U.S. Constitution, covering more than 170 proposals from the nation’s beginnings to the p …
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Vile John R. Vile: Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments, and Amending Issues, 1789-2015
Now in its fourth edition and completely updated, this is the most comprehensive book on constitutional amendments and proposed amendments available.Although only 27 amendments have ever been added t …
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€196.38
John R R Vile & David L. L. Hudson: Encyclopedia of the Fourth Amendment
Covering the key concepts, events, laws and legal doctrines, court decisions, and litigators and litigants, this new reference on the law of search and seizure—in the physical as well as the online w …
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€349.99
Vile John R. Vile: Liberty Bell and Its Legacy
This A-Z encyclopedia surveys the history, meaning, and enduring impact of the Liberty Bell in American culture.This title provides a one-stop resource for understanding the fascinating history and e …
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€95.71
John R. Vile: Bible in American Law and Politics
While scholars increasingly recognize the importance of religion throughout American history, The Bible in American Law and Politics is the first reference book to focus on the key role that the Bibl …
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€137.56
Vile John R. Vile: Companion to the United States Constitution and Its Amendments
The U.S. Constitution and its 27 amendments (including the Bill of Rights) is a living document, as evidenced by new laws and Supreme Court rulings that with each passing year change how the Constitu …
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€76.11
Vile John R. Vile: America’s National Anthem
This A-Z encyclopedia is a one-stop resource for understanding the history and evolution of the national anthem in American politics, culture, and mythology, as well as controversies surrounding its …
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John R. Vile: Essential Supreme Court Decisions
The only reference guide to Supreme Court cases organized both topically and chronologically within chapters so that readers understand how cases fit into a historical context, the 18th edition has b …
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€38.65
Vile John R. Vile: Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments, and Amending Issues, 1789-2023
Written by a leading scholar of the constitutional amending process, this two-volume encyclopedia, now in its fifth edition, is an indispensable resource for students, legal historians, and high scho …
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€250.06
Vile John R. Vile: American Flag
At a time when the U.S. flag is both a source of both pride and controversy, this volume provides the first encyclopedic A-to-Z treatment of the U.S. flag in American history, culture, and law.This t …
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€33.30
Vile John R. Vile: Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments, and Amending Issues, 1789-2023
Written by a leading scholar of the constitutional amending process, this two-volume encyclopedia, now in its fifth edition, is an indispensable resource for students, legal historians, and high scho …
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€248.30
John R. Vile: Drama of Presidential Inaugurations and Inaugural Addresses from Washington through to Biden
Every four years, and on the death of presidents, individuals take the oath of office prescribed in the US Constitution. Formal inaugurations are accompanied by pomp that originated in ancient corona …
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€129.97
Vile John R. Vile: Great American Judges
Inspiring and instructive biographies of the 100 most influential judges from state and federal courts in one easy-to-access volume.Great American Judges profiles 100 outstanding judges and justices …
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€183.68
Vile John R. Vile: Great American Lawyers
This two volume set offers unmatched insight into the lives and careers of 100 of America’s most notable defense and prosecuting attorneys.Trial lawyers, noted one observer, are "the closest thi …
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Vile John R. Vile: Constitutional Convention of 1787
The first encyclopedic treatment of the personalities, politics, and events involved in drafting the U.S. Constitution.This comprehensive treatment of all the personalities, philosophies, debates, an …
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€185.87
Vile John R. Vile: Encyclopedia of Constitutional Amendments, Proposed Amendments, and Amending Issues, 1789-2015
Now in its fourth edition and completely updated, this is the most comprehensive book on constitutional amendments and proposed amendments available.Although only 27 amendments have ever been added t …
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€197.45