Bibliograph

The founders' Second Amendment, origins of the right to bear arms, Stephen P. Halbrook

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The founders' Second Amendment, origins of the right to bear arms, Stephen P. Halbrook

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [339]-392) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The founders' Second Amendment

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

190860139

Responsibility statement

Stephen P. Halbrook

Sub title

origins of the right to bear arms

Table Of Contents

"The inhabitants to be disarmed" -- From the tea party to the powder alarm -- The arms embargo and search and seizure at the neck -- A shot heard 'round the world and "a cruel act of perfidy" -- "Times that try men's souls" -- "That the people have a right" -- "A musket to defend these rights" -- A constitution with no bill of rights? -- The "dissent of the minority" -- Virginia tips the scales -- "A majority that is irresistible" -- Mr. Madison's amendments -- The Bill of Rights in the states -- The great militia debate -- Old founders never die, they just fade away -- What does the Second Amendment say?

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