Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
One statute reshaped a continent. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 stands beside the Constitution as a quiet foundation of the United States. In The Ordinance Of 1787, Frederick D. Stone offers a lucid, deeply informed study of how this landmark act organised the 18th century United States northwest of the Ohio, framed US territorial expansion, and embedded the famous slavery ban northwest territory clause. Blending narrative and analysis, Stone traces the Ordinance within founding era history and the politics of the early American republic, creating an essential American legal history book for anyone curious about how law, land and liberty were bound together at the nation’s birth.Both accessible introduction and reliable constitutional history reference, this work suits general readers seeking US Constitution background reading as well as a precise resource for constitutional scholars. It serves as a compact American founding documents study, clarifying how the northwest ordinance 1787 shaped statehood, citizenship and rights, and why it still matters to debates over federal power and regional identity. Ideal as a reference for history students exploring the 18th century United States and US territorial expansion, it also appeals to collectors of classic studies in early American law and politics. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.
