The founders' Second Amendment : origins of the right to bear arms / Stephen P. Halbrook.
| Author/creator | Halbrook, Stephen P. |
| Other author | Independent Institute (Oakland, Calif.) |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago : Ivan R. Dee ; Oakland, Calif. : In association with the Independent Institute, 2008. |
| Description | x, 425 pages ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Independent studies in political economy Independent studies in political economy. ^A241680 |
| 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? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [339]-392) and index. |
| LCCN | 2008001451 |
| ISBN | 9781566637923 (cloth : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 1566637929 (cloth : acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF 3941 .H349 2008A | ✔ Available | Place Hold |