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    A Discourse on the Constitution and Government of the United States
    A Discourse on the Constitution and Government of the United States
    A Discourse on the Constitution and Government of the United States
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    A Discourse on the Constitution and Government of the United States

    By John C. Calhoun

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    John C. Calhoun (1782-1850) was a 19th century politician and political theorist from South Carolina.Calhoun stressed the importance of liberty and also wrote about his views on the U.S. Constitution and government.This version of Calhouns A Discourse on the Constitution and Government of the United States includes a table of contents.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCharles River Editors
    Release dateMar 22, 2018
    ISBN9781629215044
    A Discourse on the Constitution and Government of the United States

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