The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence

A Pocket Constitution

By: The Founding Fathers, Paul B. Skousen, Izzard Ink Publishing

Narrated by: Mark Deakins

Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

How often have people claimed that a certain thing was "in the Constitution" and you've wanted to pull out a copy to show them what this incredible document really says?

This is the book you want to keep with you at all times: the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the two documents that are the backbone of United States government. Hearing them as they were written is a must for every American. Regular listening is required for any historian or member of the legal profession, and a good idea for all Americans.

Acclaimed Constitutional scholar Paul Skousen, author of How to Read the Constitution, frames this simple text with a brief preface and a summary of important facts about these two documents, including important dates, for the ultimate quick reference. Throughout the text of the Constitution, he provides a clear guide to parts that became invalid due to later amendments, making the current meaning clear. Without intruding on the meaning, Skousen gives you a great tool for understanding our most basic principles of good government. An inspiring introduction by New York Times best-selling author Dan Clark will put you in the right frame of mind to listen to and appreciate these great documents.

This handy guide can become your best friend, and you'll want to keep a copy nearby. Here is your chance to become an expert on two of the most important documents that shaped our country!

©2016 Paul B. Skousen, Dan Clark, Izzard Ink Publishing (P)2016 Izzard Ink Publishing

Must Read

A beautiful and profound document that is the keystone of America's greatness. Must be read and studied by all Americans so we understand what's at stake and which values are to be preserved.

Loved the quote from the introduction: ..."Home of the free, because of the brave"...

A remarkable document

I believe this document needs to be studied in all facets of academia. The American people need to learn more about where their privileges came from.

For Everyone

Every U.S. Citizen should read/listen to The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence...it can amaze you what you thought you knew vs what really is.

really good

something every one should have to study for themselves then they would not have to lean on someone else

Masterful

The document without peer in the annals of history. An absolute must read of a document.

A Classic for Understanding the USA's Foundation

Performance:
The narrator has, what I believe many people will agree to be, a "stately voice". An almost too perfect match for historical document reading, and American History narration at that, which makes him a perfect fit for this reading. However, despite his personal sound signature, the overall performance comes off quite slow and sometimes robotic even. Yet The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents to understand the foundations for the USA, and for only two hours of listening an easy pick up to do such, and study afterwards. Yet despite such length, it's importance can not be misunderstood. This covering even the Amendments and Rights granted to the American people, the same rights that are so often fought over and talked about, and at the end expressing the often held misconceptions of said information within. (Though I imagine those disagreeing with the stance supported by suggesting such things are misconceptions would, ultimately, still disagree with them. ) Despite some hang-ups about the performance; The content within is indispensable, and given it's nature as both a historical document, a foundation of rights and government, as long as you are comfortable with the narrator you have heard in the sample, you will not be disappointed.

Highly Recommended

Clear and simple. A must read for all Patriots. well worth the short time that it takes to read it.

excellent

ee will be listening to this often. very well done. Every American should read this.

the flow of information

the book provides good information. it's easy to listen to. should be a requirement for all high school students.

Patriotism Rejuvenated

A must listen for All Americans, for all who wish to be an American, and for anyone who aspires for individual freedom!