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John C Calhoun may be best known for his stature in the US Senate and his controversial defense of slavery, but he is also a key figure in American political thought. This book sheds light on the crisis leading up to the Civil War by exploring Calhoun's conviction that his uncompromising defense of slavery would help preserve the Union.

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An outstanding book. Read reveals the fundamental flaws of Calhoun's 'concurrent majority', but also offers a sympathetic and compelling account of the Carolinian's vain efforts to craft a constitutional solution to the deepening sectional crisis.... Essential reading for all serious students of American political thought. Peter Onuf, author of Jefferson's Empire: The Language of American Nationhood ""Provides a lucid analysis of the political philosophy and constitutional theories of a key historical figure.... Invaluable for anyone with an interest in constitutional history or antebellum thought."" Daniel Farber, author of Lincoln's Constitution ""Very well done - a first-rate piece of work."" Michael P. Zuckert, author of The Natural Rights Republic

Majority Rule Versus Consensus The Political Thought of John C. Calhoun

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      Publisher: MP-KAN Uni Press of Kansas
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 2/28/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780700616350, 978-0700616350
      ISBN10: 0700616357

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      Book Synopsis
      John C Calhoun may be best known for his stature in the US Senate and his controversial defense of slavery, but he is also a key figure in American political thought. This book sheds light on the crisis leading up to the Civil War by exploring Calhoun's conviction that his uncompromising defense of slavery would help preserve the Union.

      Trade Review
      An outstanding book. Read reveals the fundamental flaws of Calhoun's 'concurrent majority', but also offers a sympathetic and compelling account of the Carolinian's vain efforts to craft a constitutional solution to the deepening sectional crisis.... Essential reading for all serious students of American political thought. Peter Onuf, author of Jefferson's Empire: The Language of American Nationhood ""Provides a lucid analysis of the political philosophy and constitutional theories of a key historical figure.... Invaluable for anyone with an interest in constitutional history or antebellum thought."" Daniel Farber, author of Lincoln's Constitution ""Very well done - a first-rate piece of work."" Michael P. Zuckert, author of The Natural Rights Republic

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