Jefferson & Civil Liberties: the Darker Side. --
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Leonard W. Levy was a distinguished historian whose work delved deeply into questions of liberty and law. His literary legacy is defined by meticulous research and insightful analyses of historical concepts. Levy became particularly renowned for his examination of the origins of the Fifth Amendment, illuminating the development of the privilege against self-incrimination. His writing is characterized by a commitment to understanding the fundamental tenets of freedom and their historical evolution.


A history of the origins of the Bill of Rights. Leonard W. Levy offers a panoramic view of the liberties secured by the first ten amendments of the Constitution and illuminates the behind-the-scenes manoeuvrings, public rhetoric and political motivations of James Madison and others.