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Armed in America: A History of Gun Rights from Colonial Militias to Concealed Carry,Used
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This accessible legal history describes how the Second Amendment has been interpreted throughout most of American history and shows that today's gunrights advocates have drastically departed from the longheld interpretation of the constitutional right to bear arms.This illuminating study traces the transformation of the right to arms from its inception in English and colonial American law to today's impassioned guncontrol debate. As historian and legal scholar Patrick J. Charles shows, what the right to arms means to Americans, as well as what it legally protects, has changed drastically since its first appearance in the 1689 Declaration of Rights.Armed in America explores how and why the right to arms transformed at different points in history. The right was initially meant to serve as a parliamentary right of resistance, yet by the ratification of the Second Amendment in 1791 the right had become indispensably intertwined with civic republicanism. As the United States progressed into the 19th century the right continued to changethis time away from civic republicanism and towards the individualright understanding that is known today, albeit with the important caveat that the right could be severely restricted by the government's police power. Throughout the 20th century this understanding of the right remained the predominant view. But working behind the scenes was the beginnings of the gunrights movementa movement that was started in the early 20th century through the collective efforts of sporting magazine editors and was eventually commandeered by the National Rifle Association to become the gunrights movement known today.Readers looking to sort through the shrill rhetoric surrounding the current gun debate and arrive at an informed understanding of the legal and historical development of the right to arms will find this book to be an invaluable resource.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Armed in America'? A: 'Armed in America' focuses on the historical interpretation of the Second Amendment and the evolution of gun rights in the United States, tracing its development from colonial times to modern gun control debates.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Patrick J. Charles, who is a historian and legal scholar.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Armed in America'? A: 'Armed in America' was published on January 23, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 558 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Armed in America' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'Armed in America' suitable for understanding current gun laws? A: Yes, the book provides an accessible legal history that helps readers understand the development of gun rights and the legal implications surrounding current gun laws.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Armed in America' is published in an illustrated edition.
- Q: What kind of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in legal history, Second Amendment rights, and the evolution of gun rights in America will find this book particularly valuable.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: Are there any specific features highlighted in the book? A: The book does not have specific features listed, but it offers a detailed examination of the historical and legal context of gun rights.