Power and Liberty

In this insightful audiobook, historian Gordon S. Wood examines the pivotal era of American constitutionalism from the 1760s through the early years of the republic. He distills decades of research to explore key events such as the lead-up to the Declaration of Independence, the revolutionary state constitution-making of 1776, and the crafting of the Federal Constitution in 1787. Wood addresses essential themes, including the complexities of power, rights, and the emergence of the judiciary, offering a comprehensive perspective on the constitutional innovations that have shaped the nation for over two centuries.