Isbn: 9781333507671 - quo warranto: the unconstitutional era, prohibition amendment defective defeated in congress by majority (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a powerful and highly critical look at the 18th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which ushered in the era of national prohibition. The author, a keen observer of law and society, argues that the amendment was deeply flawed from its inception, violating fundamental principles of the Constitution and undermining the very foundation of American government. The book meticulously dissects the amendment's language, exposing its inherent inconsistencies and contradictions. The author analyzes the amendment through the lens of its historical context, tracing the rise of temperance movements and the political machinations that led to its passage. He also explores the amendment's broader impact on American society, arguing that it created social and economic turmoil, fuelled an underground culture of illicit alcohol production and consumption, and ultimately failed to achieve its intended goals. The book's exploration of the amendment's flaws and its far-reaching consequences offers a unique and compelling perspective on one of the most controversial chapters in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…