Episode 9: 250 Series, Charles Beard, "Economic Interpretation of the Constitution," 1913
Have you ever thought of the US Constitution as an economic document? Charles Beard, one of the most important historians of the 20th century, did.
In this episode, Robert Ferguson and Marie Totten explore Charles Austin Beard's influential work, 'An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution,' analyzing its impact on American historiography and its relevance to understanding the founding fathers' motivations. They discuss the economic interests behind the Constitution, the historiographical debates, and the legacy of Beard's theories.
keywords: Charles Austin Beard, American historiography…
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