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We the People

A History of the U.S. Constitution

by Jill Lepore ...

Narrated by Jill Lepore ...

Unabridged

24 hours 2 min

From the best-selling author of These Truths comes We the People**, a stunning new history of the U.S. Constitution, for a troubling new era.**The U.S. Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world but also one of the most difficult to amend. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of history and law, explains why in We the People, the most original history of the Constitution in dec... ... Read more

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From the best-selling author of These Truths comes We the People**, a stunning new history of the U.S. Constitution, for a troubling new era.**The U.S. Constitution is among the oldest constitutions in the world but also one of the most difficult to amend. Jill Lepore, Harvard professor of history and law, explains why in We the People, the most original history of the Constitution in dec...
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Crown and Country

A History of England through the Monarchy

by David Starkey ...

Narrated by David Starkey, Tim Pigott-Smith, Jim Norton ...

Unabridged

15 hours 11 min

An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I ... Read more

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An exploration of the British monarchy from the retreat of the Romans up until the modern day.The monarchy is one of Britain’s longest surviving institutions – as well as one of its most tumultuous and revered. In this masterful book, David Starkey looks at the monarchy as a whole, charting its history from Roman times, to the Wars of the Roses, the chaos of the Civil War, the fall of Charles I
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The U.S. Constitution

A Very Short Introduction

by David J. Bodenhamer ...

Narrated by Walter Dixon ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Unabridged

4 hours 10 min

Though the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788, its impact on our lives is as recent as today's news. Claims and counterclaims about the constitutionality of governmental actions are a habit of American politics. This document, which its framers designed to limit power, often has made political conflict inevitable. It also has accommodated and legitimized the political and social changes of a ... Read more

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Though the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788, its impact on our lives is as recent as today's news. Claims and counterclaims about the constitutionality of governmental actions are a habit of American politics. This document, which its framers designed to limit power, often has made political conflict inevitable. It also has accommodated and legitimized the political and social changes of a
... Read more
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The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade

The Inside Story, Adapted from The Brethren

by Scott Armstrong, Bob Woodward, George Truett ...

Narrated by Holter Graham ...

Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

A thrilling, behind-the-scenes account of the revolutionary Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling.The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade offers a front-row seat to the inner workings of the Supreme Court that led to the monumental Roe v. Wade decision. Spanning from 1969 to 1972, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Bob Woodward and coauthor Scott Armstrong report on the masterful maneuvering and politicking that ... Read more

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A thrilling, behind-the-scenes account of the revolutionary Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling.The Justices Behind Roe V. Wade offers a front-row seat to the inner workings of the Supreme Court that led to the monumental Roe v. Wade decision. Spanning from 1969 to 1972, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Bob Woodward and coauthor Scott Armstrong report on the masterful maneuvering and politicking that
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Uncertain Justice

The Roberts Court and the Constitution

by Laurence Tribe, Joshua Matz ...

Narrated by Robert Petkoff ...

Unabridged

15 hours 25 min

Harvard Law School scholars Laurence Tribe and Joshua Matz reveal how Chief Justice John Roberts is shaking the foundation of our nation’s laws in Uncertain Justice: The Roberts Court and the Constitution.From Citizens United to its momentous rulings regarding Obamacare and gay marriage, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has profoundly affected American life. Yet the court remains ... Read more

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Harvard Law School scholars Laurence Tribe and Joshua Matz reveal how Chief Justice John Roberts is shaking the foundation of our nation’s laws in Uncertain Justice: The Roberts Court and the Constitution.From Citizens United to its momentous rulings regarding Obamacare and gay marriage, the Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts has profoundly affected American life. Yet the court remains
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United States Bill of Rights: A Guided Listening Journey Through the First Ten Amendments and the Freedoms They Protect

by Michael Rosner ...

Narrated by Michael Rosner ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Master constitutional law and American history by exploring the intense legal battles over your civil liberties. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms dense legal text into gripping reality. Whether you are prepping for a civics exam or seeking clarity on modern rights, this objective breakdown connects the past to your present.Step into the arena ... Read more

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Master constitutional law and American history by exploring the intense legal battles over your civil liberties. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms dense legal text into gripping reality. Whether you are prepping for a civics exam or seeking clarity on modern rights, this objective breakdown connects the past to your present.Step into the arena
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Unlocking the Churches

The Legal Victory Against California's Pandemic-Era Religious Discrimination

by Jeffrey Trissell ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Trissell ...

Unabridged

5 hours 50 min

A firsthand legal account of the battle to defend religious freedom during the COVID-19 lockdowns, this book tells the inside story of three major lawsuits filed against California’s church-closure orders. Written by one of the attorneys involved, it offers a gripping look at the constitutional challenges raised by pandemic mandates and how the courts ultimately responded. Blending courtroom drama ... Read more

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A firsthand legal account of the battle to defend religious freedom during the COVID-19 lockdowns, this book tells the inside story of three major lawsuits filed against California’s church-closure orders. Written by one of the attorneys involved, it offers a gripping look at the constitutional challenges raised by pandemic mandates and how the courts ultimately responded. Blending courtroom drama
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The Gettysburg Address and The Emancipation Proclamation

by Abraham Lincoln ...

Narrated by Deaver Brown ...

Series series American History
Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

The Gettysburg Address & The Emancipation Declaration are 2 of the most important documents in American history. Few people have heard either; They repay tour effort to do so plus we provide the background and impact of both. ... Read more

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The Gettysburg Address & The Emancipation Declaration are 2 of the most important documents in American history. Few people have heard either; They repay tour effort to do so plus we provide the background and impact of both.
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On the Law of Speaking Freely

by Adam Tomkins ...

Narrated by Adam Tomkins ...

Unabridged

10 hours 39 min

Bloomsbury presents On the Law of Speaking Freely written and read by Adam Tomkins.This book tackles the most pressing problems of contemporary free speech law by examining where the idea of free expression came from in the first place, applying the lessons of the past to address the challenges of the present.Free speech cannot be taken for granted – it needs to be fought for. But its champions ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents On the Law of Speaking Freely written and read by Adam Tomkins.This book tackles the most pressing problems of contemporary free speech law by examining where the idea of free expression came from in the first place, applying the lessons of the past to address the challenges of the present.Free speech cannot be taken for granted – it needs to be fought for. But its champions
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Declaracion de Independencia y Constitucion de los Estados Unidos de America

by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison ...

Narrated by Marcelo Russo ...

Unabridged

1 hour 11 min

La Declaración de Independencia es uno de los documentos más importantes en la historia de los Estados Unidos. Fue un acto oficial tomado por las 13 colonias americanas al declarar su independencia del dominio británico. ... La guerra entre las colonias y Gran Bretaña se llamó Guerra Revolucionaria Americana (1775-1783).La Constitución de los Estados Unidos es la ley suprema de los Estados Unidos ... Read more

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La Declaración de Independencia es uno de los documentos más importantes en la historia de los Estados Unidos. Fue un acto oficial tomado por las 13 colonias americanas al declarar su independencia del dominio británico. ... La guerra entre las colonias y Gran Bretaña se llamó Guerra Revolucionaria Americana (1775-1783).La Constitución de los Estados Unidos es la ley suprema de los Estados Unidos
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The United States Constitution and Amendments

by Founding Fathers ...

Narrated by Laurie Anne Walden ...

Unabridged

56 min

"We the people of the United States..." So begins one of the most famous documents in world history, the Constitution of the United States of America. First drafted in 1787 by the Founding Fathers—men like Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington—the United States Constitution gives the framework for what became the United States government. This audiobook ... Read more

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"We the people of the United States..." So begins one of the most famous documents in world history, the Constitution of the United States of America. First drafted in 1787 by the Founding Fathers—men like Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington—the United States Constitution gives the framework for what became the United States government. This audiobook
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What's Done in the Dark...

Gets immunity??

by Gwendolyn D. Gabriel ...

Unabridged

7 hours 26 min

A former attorney, weary but unbroken, steps into what seems like a chance at renewal and finds instead a house—and a life—riven by deceit. In a crumbling property full of promise, three women join forces to turn ruin into profit, but hidden motives corrode their fragile alliance. Stolen funds, forged signatures, courtroom maneuvers, and polished cruelty draw two sisters into a bruising fight not ... Read more

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A former attorney, weary but unbroken, steps into what seems like a chance at renewal and finds instead a house—and a life—riven by deceit. In a crumbling property full of promise, three women join forces to turn ruin into profit, but hidden motives corrode their fragile alliance. Stolen funds, forged signatures, courtroom maneuvers, and polished cruelty draw two sisters into a bruising fight not
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Direito Empresarial: Teoria Geral da Empresa

by Rodrigo Eduardo Ferreira, Diogo Cressoni Jovetta ...

Unabridged

5 hours 17 min

Esta obra analisa de forma crítica e prática os principais institutos da Teoria Geral da Empresa. O livro abrange desde os conceitos fundamentais do Direito Empresarial, evolução histórica, princípios e obrigações comuns dos empresários, até temas essenciais como o estabelecimento empresarial, locação em shopping centers, propriedade industrial (patentes, marcas e desenhos industriais) e direito ... Read more

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Esta obra analisa de forma crítica e prática os principais institutos da Teoria Geral da Empresa. O livro abrange desde os conceitos fundamentais do Direito Empresarial, evolução histórica, princípios e obrigações comuns dos empresários, até temas essenciais como o estabelecimento empresarial, locação em shopping centers, propriedade industrial (patentes, marcas e desenhos industriais) e direito
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Corruption in America

From Benjamin Franklin's Snuff Box to Citizens United

by Zephyr Teachout ...

Narrated by Jo Anna Perrin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 36 min

For two centuries, the Framers' ideas about political corruption flourished in the courts, even in the absence of clear rules governing voters, civil officers, and elected officials. In the 1970s, the U.S. Supreme Court began to narrow the definition of corruption, and the meaning has since changed dramatically. No case makes that clearer than Citizens United.In 2010, one of the most consequential ... Read more

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For two centuries, the Framers' ideas about political corruption flourished in the courts, even in the absence of clear rules governing voters, civil officers, and elected officials. In the 1970s, the U.S. Supreme Court began to narrow the definition of corruption, and the meaning has since changed dramatically. No case makes that clearer than Citizens United.In 2010, one of the most consequential
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Power and Liberty

Constitutionalism in the American Revolution

by Gordon S. Wood ...

Narrated by David Colacci ...

Unabridged

7 hours 5 min

The half century extending from the imperial crisis between Britain and its colonies in the 1760s to the early decades of the new republic of the United States was the greatest and most creative era of constitutionalism in American history, and perhaps in the world. During these decades, Americans explored and debated all aspects of politics and constitutionalism—the nature of power, liberty, ... Read more

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The half century extending from the imperial crisis between Britain and its colonies in the 1760s to the early decades of the new republic of the United States was the greatest and most creative era of constitutionalism in American history, and perhaps in the world. During these decades, Americans explored and debated all aspects of politics and constitutionalism—the nature of power, liberty,
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Our Non-Christian Nation

How Atheists, Satanists, Pagans, and Others Are Demanding Their Rightful Place in Public

by Jay Wexler ...

Narrated by Michael Butler Murray ...

Unabridged

7 hours 14 min

Less and less Christian demographically, America is now home to an ever-larger number of people who say they identify with no religion at all. These non-Christians have increasingly been demanding their full participation in public life, bringing their arguments all the way to the Supreme Court. The law is on their side, but that doesn't mean that their attempts are not met with suspicion or ... Read more

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Less and less Christian demographically, America is now home to an ever-larger number of people who say they identify with no religion at all. These non-Christians have increasingly been demanding their full participation in public life, bringing their arguments all the way to the Supreme Court. The law is on their side, but that doesn't mean that their attempts are not met with suspicion or
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No Property in Man

Slavery and Antislavery at the Nation’s Founding

by Sean Wilentz ...

Narrated by L.J. Ganser ...

Unabridged

10 hours 23 min

Americans revere the Constitution even as they argue fiercely over its original toleration of slavery. Some historians have charged that slaveholders actually enshrined human bondage at the nation's founding. The acclaimed political historian Sean Wilentz shares the dismay but sees the Constitution and slavery differently. Although the proslavery side won important concessions, he asserts, ... Read more

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Americans revere the Constitution even as they argue fiercely over its original toleration of slavery. Some historians have charged that slaveholders actually enshrined human bondage at the nation's founding. The acclaimed political historian Sean Wilentz shares the dismay but sees the Constitution and slavery differently. Although the proslavery side won important concessions, he asserts,
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The Constitution Today

Timeless Lessons for the Issues of Our Era

by Akhil Reed Amar ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

19 hours 41 min

When the stories that lead our daily news involve momentous constitutional questions, present-minded journalists and busy citizens cannot always see the stakes clearly. In The Constitution Today, Akhil Reed Amar, America's preeminent constitutional scholar, considers the biggest and most bitterly contested debates of the last two decades—from gun control to gay marriage, affirmative action to ... Read more

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When the stories that lead our daily news involve momentous constitutional questions, present-minded journalists and busy citizens cannot always see the stakes clearly. In The Constitution Today, Akhil Reed Amar, America's preeminent constitutional scholar, considers the biggest and most bitterly contested debates of the last two decades—from gun control to gay marriage, affirmative action to
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The Free Speech Century

Narrated by David de Vries ...

Unabridged

14 hours 45 min

The Supreme Court's 1919 decision in Schenck vs. the United States is one of the most important free speech cases in American history. Written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, it is most famous for first invoking the phrase "clear and present danger." Although the decision upheld the conviction of an individual for criticizing the draft during World War I, it also laid the foundation for our nation's ... Read more

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The Supreme Court's 1919 decision in Schenck vs. the United States is one of the most important free speech cases in American history. Written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, it is most famous for first invoking the phrase "clear and present danger." Although the decision upheld the conviction of an individual for criticizing the draft during World War I, it also laid the foundation for our nation's
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The Declaration of Independence

by Peter Roop ...

Narrated by Pat Grimes ...

Unabridged

57 min

Many kids have heard of the Declaration of Independence, but few know the story behind the people and events that helped forge it. They may know about Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, but do they know the roles that Patrick Henry and Thomas Gage played in setting fire to a revolution? This is the story of how the men and women of thirteen British colonies came to declare their independence ... Read more

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Many kids have heard of the Declaration of Independence, but few know the story behind the people and events that helped forge it. They may know about Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, but do they know the roles that Patrick Henry and Thomas Gage played in setting fire to a revolution? This is the story of how the men and women of thirteen British colonies came to declare their independence
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Constitution of the United States Under 1 Hour: Understand the Founding Document, Its Articles, and Your Rights in a Single Evening

by Michael Harrington ...

Narrated by Michael Harrington ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Master the foundation of American government and secure your civil rights in just one fast-paced evening commute. Forget dense legal jargon and dusty relics; this accessible guide translates the ultimate political rulebook into engaging, plain language. You will quickly transform from an overwhelmed spectator into a highly confident, informed voter.Step back into the late seventeen-hundreds to ... Read more

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Master the foundation of American government and secure your civil rights in just one fast-paced evening commute. Forget dense legal jargon and dusty relics; this accessible guide translates the ultimate political rulebook into engaging, plain language. You will quickly transform from an overwhelmed spectator into a highly confident, informed voter.Step back into the late seventeen-hundreds to
... Read more
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The Burger Court and the Rise of the Judicial Right

by Michael J. Graetz, Linda Greenhouse ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

15 hours 10 min

When Richard Nixon campaigned for the presidency in 1968 he promised to change the Supreme Court. With four appointments to the court, including Warren E. Burger as the chief justice, he did just that. In 1969, the Burger Court succeeded the famously liberal Warren Court, which had significantly expanded civil liberties and was despised by conservatives across the country.The Burger Court is often ... Read more

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When Richard Nixon campaigned for the presidency in 1968 he promised to change the Supreme Court. With four appointments to the court, including Warren E. Burger as the chief justice, he did just that. In 1969, the Burger Court succeeded the famously liberal Warren Court, which had significantly expanded civil liberties and was despised by conservatives across the country.The Burger Court is often
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The Supermajority

How the Supreme Court Divided America

by Michael Waldman ...

Narrated by Robertson Dean ...

Unabridged

11 hours 15 min

A “terrific, if chilling, account” (The Guardian) of how the Supreme Court’s new conservative supermajority is overturning decades of law and leading the country in a dangerous political direction.In The Supermajority, Michael Waldman explores the tumultuous 2021–2022 Supreme Court term. He draws deeply on history to examine other times the Court veered from the popular will, provoking controversy ... Read more

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A “terrific, if chilling, account” (The Guardian) of how the Supreme Court’s new conservative supermajority is overturning decades of law and leading the country in a dangerous political direction.In The Supermajority, Michael Waldman explores the tumultuous 2021–2022 Supreme Court term. He draws deeply on history to examine other times the Court veered from the popular will, provoking controversy
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The Originalism Trap

How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We the People Can Take It Back

by Madiba K. Dennie ...

Narrated by Madiba K. Dennie ...

Unabridged

7 hours 21 min

A rallying cry for a more just approach to the law that bolsters social justice movements by throwing out originalism—the theory that judges should interpret the Constitution exactly as conservatives say the Founders meant it“The greatest trick conservatives ever pulled was convincing the world that originalism exists. This book is vital for understanding why the world sucks right now.”—Elie ... Read more

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A rallying cry for a more just approach to the law that bolsters social justice movements by throwing out originalism—the theory that judges should interpret the Constitution exactly as conservatives say the Founders meant it“The greatest trick conservatives ever pulled was convincing the world that originalism exists. This book is vital for understanding why the world sucks right now.”—Elie
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