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Book Synopsis: Joyce Malcolm illuminates the historical facts underlying the current passionate debate about gun-related violence, the Brady Bill, and the NRA, revealing the original meaning and intentions behind the individual right to “bear arms.” Few on either side of the Atlantic realize that this extraordinary, controversial, and least understood liberty was a direct legacy of English law. This book explains how the Englishmen’s hazardous duty evolved into a right, and how it was transferred to America and transformed into the Second Amendment.
Malcolm’s story begins in turbulent seventeenth-century England. She shows why English subjects, led by the governing classes, decided that such a dangerous public freedom as bearing arms was necessary. Entangled in the narrative are shifting notions of the connections between individual ownership of weapons and limited government, private weapons and social status, the citizen army and the professional army, and obedience and resistance, as well as ideas about civilian control of the sword and self-defense. The results add to our knowledge of English life, politics, and constitutional development, and present a historical analysis of a controversial Anglo-American legacy, a legacy that resonates loudly in America today.
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Discover the true origins of your right to bear arms with the groundbreaking book, "To Keep and Bear Arms: The Origins of an Anglo-American Right" by Joyce Malcolm. In this compelling narrative, Malcolm sheds light on the historical facts that have given rise to today's heated debate on gun violence, the Brady Bill, and the NRA. Uncover the original meaning and intentions behind the individual right to bear arms, a liberty deeply rooted in English law.
Unlike many are aware, the right to bear arms is not a recent development but a direct legacy of English law. Through meticulous research, Malcolm unravels the hazardous duty English subjects faced in the seventeenth century and how it eventually transformed into a cherished right. Gain a deeper understanding of the evolving connections between individual ownership of weapons and limited government, private firearms and social status, and the balance between civilian control of the sword and self-defense.
This thought-provoking book dives into the historical context of a controversial Anglo-American legacy, one that reverberates powerfully in present-day America. By exploring the roots of this right, you'll gain invaluable insights into the intricate relationship between firearms, politics, and constitutional development. Malcolm's meticulous analysis sheds new light on our understanding of English life, politics, and the fundamental principles that shaped America's Second Amendment.
Ready to embark on an eye-opening journey through history? Expand your knowledge and join the ongoing conversation surrounding gun control and individual liberties. Get your hands on "To Keep and Bear Arms: The Origins of an Anglo-American Right" today and discover the captivating story behind the right that has become synonymous with American identity. Place your order now by clicking here.
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