Original Meanings
Jack N. Rakove
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Original Meanings
Published
May 27, 1997
Publisher
Vintage
Pages
464
ISBN-13
9780679781219
ISBN-10
0679781218
Description
What did the U.S. Constitution originally mean, and who has comprehended its meaning best? Jack Rakove, professor of history at Stanford University, now approaches the debates surrounding the framing and ratification of the Constitution from the vantage point of history, examining the personal influences the various framers, especially James Madison, exerted over the process.From the Hardcover edition.
Subjects
The Constitution of the United States and related documents
An autobiography
Πολιτικά (Politiká)
De la démocratie en Amérique
The Scarlet Letter
Gulliver's Travels
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Original Meanings?
This edition of Original Meanings has approximately 464 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Original Meanings?
For most readers, Original Meanings typically takes between 9h 40m and 6h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 116,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 44m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 16 days • Estimated word count: 116,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Original Meanings?
The estimated word count for Original Meanings is approximately 116,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Original Meanings?
Original Meanings was written by Jack N. Rakove.
When was Original Meanings published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 27, 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.