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An exciting and original work of history...[A] bracing contribution to the somewhat dormant field of constitutional history...that will be of interest to any historian of the Constitution. The book's main accomplishment is that it combines contemporary and historical arguments without slighting either, while providing important new evidence and insight into each. Journal of American History Taslitz shows us in thorough fashion that we would be wise to learn from the past as we address the problems facing our society. Law and Politics Book Review

""An exciting and original work of history...[A] bracing contribution to the somewhat dormant field of constitutional history...that will be of interest to any historian of the Constitution. The book's main accomplishment is that it combines contemporary and historical arguments without slighting either, while providing important new evidence and insight into each."" Journal of American History ""Taslitz shows us in thorough fashion that we would be wise to learn from the past as we address the problems facing our society."" Law and Politics Book Review

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Andrew E. Taslitz is Professor at Howard University School of Law. He is the author of five books, including Constitutional Criminal Procedure and Rape and the Culture of the Courtroom (NYU Press).

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