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The Other Founders: AntiFederalism and the Dissenting Tradition in America, 17881828 (Published by the Omohundro Institute of ,Used
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Fear of centralized authority is deeply rooted in American history. The struggle over the U.S. Constitution in 1788 pitted the Federalists, supporters of a stronger central government, against the AntiFederalists, the champions of a more localist vision of politics. But, argues Saul Cornell, while the Federalists may have won the battle over ratification, it is the ideas of the AntiFederalists that continue to define the soul of American politics.While no AntiFederalist party emerged after ratification, AntiFederalism continued to help define the limits of legitimate dissent within the American constitutional tradition for decades. AntiFederalist ideas also exerted an important influence on Jeffersonianism and Jacksonianism. Exploring the full range of AntiFederalist thought, Cornell illustrates its continuing relevance in the politics of the early Republic.A new look at the AntiFederalists is particularly timely given the recent revival of interest in this once neglected group, notes Cornell. Now widely reprinted, AntiFederalist writings are increasingly quoted by legal scholars and cited in Supreme Court decisionsclear proof that their authors are now counted among the ranks of America's founders.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Other Founders'? A: The main theme of 'The Other Founders' is the exploration of Anti-Federalism and its enduring impact on American politics, particularly in defining legitimate dissent within the constitutional tradition.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Other Founders' is Saul Cornell.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: This book was published on September 20, 1999.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Other Founders'? A: The binding type of the book is paperback.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of 'Revolution & Founding'.
- Q: Is there any specific edition information available? A: Yes, the book is classified as an 'Edition Unstated'.
- Q: What notable ideas does Saul Cornell discuss in this book? A: Saul Cornell discusses how Anti-Federalist ideas have influenced American political thought, particularly in relation to Jeffersonianism and Jacksonianism.
- Q: Why is this book relevant to current political discussions? A: The book is relevant due to the recent revival of interest in Anti-Federalist writings, which are increasingly cited in legal contexts and Supreme Court decisions.