02804cam a22003373u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000043001122450069001552640051002243000047002753360026003223370026003483380036003745000031004105050412004415201317008535340045021706530044022156530045022596530031023046530072023358560042024079990017024492053UtSlPG20260610133053.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aJK1 aBrownson, Orestes Augustus,d1803-187614aThe American Republic: Its Constitution, Tendencies, and Destiny 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-01-010 aIntroduction -- Government -- Origin of government -- Origin of government, continued -- Origin of government, continued -- Origin of government, concluded -- Constitution of government -- Constitution of government, concluded -- The United States -- Constitution of the United States -- The Constitution, continued -- Secession -- Reconstruction -- Political tendencies -- Destiny: political and religious.  a"The American Republic: Its Constitution, Tendencies, and Destiny" by O. A. Brownson is an analytical account of the principles guiding the American system of government, written during the mid-19th century. The book delves into the conceptual foundations of the U.S. Constitution, the evolution and nature of governmental authority, and the nation’s distinct destiny, particularly in light of the Civil War and the issues of unity and federalism that arose from it.  The opening of the text introduces Brownson's ambition to articulate a clearer understanding of the American Republic's constitution and governance. He posits that like individuals, nations undergo stages of self-discovery, and emphasizes the necessity for the United States to recognize its identity, constitution, and political mission. Discussing the implications of the recent Civil War, he argues that this conflict forced a profound reflection on the nation’s principles and governance structures. Brownson critiques existing theories of government and state sovereignty, suggesting that misinterpretations have historically plagued American politics, and insists that a deeper comprehension of the foundational doctrines of the Republic is crucial for its future stability and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConstitutional history -- United States  aReconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)  aSecession -- United States  aUnited States -- Politics and government -- 1815-1861 -- Philosophy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2053  c44160d44160