Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in the American Revolution

The "Constitutionalism in America" book by Gordon S.

Wood is a comprehensive guide to the most creative era of constitutionalism in American history, spanning from the imperial crisis in the 1760s to the early decades of the new republic.

This book provides a detailed account of critical events that shaped the nation's founding, including the Declaration of Independence, revolutionary state constitution making in 1776, and the creation of the Federal Constitution in 1787.

The author delves into various topics such as slavery and constitutionalism, the emergence of the judiciary as a major institution, the demarcation between public and private spheres, and the formation of states' rights.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of American politics and government.