серьезное чтение

об истории серьезно

биографии и мемуары

историческая литература

A captivating 24-lecture audio series on the U.S. Constitution by award-winning law professor David L. Hudson Jr.
Written more than two hundred years ago, the Constitution remains the backbone of American government and an example of freedom and democracy the world over. Once called the «Miracle at Philadelphia,» it remains America&apos;s vital governing force today.
Join Prof. Hudson to learn how and why this foundational document came to be and how it has been interpreted and applied to all facets of American life. As Janis Adams Kyser, Director of the Tennessee Center for Civic Learning and Engagement, writes, «His true gift is educating students, educators, professors, and citizens on the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, and American liberties .. I could write for hours about the qualities of David Hudson.»
Your audio course will begin in the summer of 1787, as the Founding Fathers met to revise the Articles of Confederation, then explore the ratification process and James Madison&apos;s championing of the Bill of Rights. After considering pivotal moments in constitutional history, including later amendments and influential periods of the Supreme Court, you&apos;ll explore contemporary ramifications of the First Amendment as well as the articles of impeachment.
Through captivating lectures, you&apos;ll not only learn how the Constitution was formed, but travel through history to see how it has shaped U. S. politics ever since. You&apos;ll see powerful examples of how the Constitution ensured that the United States would be governed by the rule of law.
After listening to this series, you&apos;ll have a greater appreciation for the sweaty work that forged the Constitution, as well as the document&apos;s role throughout U. S. history. Don&apos;t miss this chance to engage more fully with the work that changed the United States forever.
This course is part of the Learn25 Collection.

литературоведение

The American Constitution 101 (Unabridged)

Known as «Mr. Civil Rights» for his advocacy on behalf of racial justice, Thurgood Marshall argued before the U.S. Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education, arguably the most important Supreme Court decision in history. He later became the first African American to serve as U.S. Solicitor and as a Supreme Court Justice. Justice William Brennan wrote that his friend and colleague was «the central figure in this nation&apos;s struggle to eliminate institutional racism.»
In this powerful 15-lecture audio series from award-winning law professor David L. Hudson Jr., you&apos;ll follow the trajectory that led Marshall to become a transformational counsel for the NAACP and in 1967 the first African American Supreme Court Justice. He sat on the Court for 24 years, leaving an indelible impact in many areas of law. You&apos;ll understand why Justice Elena Kagan has called him «the most important lawyer of the 20th century.»
The author or editor of more than 40 books, Hudson is a leading expert on the U.S. Constitution and landmark Supreme Court cases. He presents on Marshall&apos;s groundbreaking accomplishments with authority and awe. This series will leave you with a deeper appreciation of one of America&apos;s racial pioneers and true heroes of American life.
This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

изобразительное искусство

Thurgood Marshall - Mr. Civil Rights and the Fight for Racial Justice (Unabridged)

How has the Supreme Court impacted your life?
Can the police search your emails? What made desegregation possible? Who is entitled to equal protection under the law? What are your essential rights and freedoms? What are the government&apos;s responsibilities and limits?
16 Supreme Court cases have played an outsized role in answering these vital questions. You may know many by name – like Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, and Marbury v. Madison. But who were the people involved, and what issues were at stake? How have your life and your country changed because of these decisions?
Join award-winning professor David L. Hudson on a riveting journey through these 16 monumental decisions. You will come away with a better understanding of American history, the legal system, and your individual freedoms. And you will enjoy each step, replete with vivid stories, along your way.
A legal scholar with over 40 books to his name, Prof. Hudson also happens to be a judge – of professional boxing. You&apos;ll find that his lectures take after his own refreshing blend of knowledgeability on the one hand and liveliness on the other.
By the end of the course, you will have gained a deep understanding of some of the Court&apos;s landmark decisions. You will also better understand how the Supreme Court actually works, and what its role might be for our future as a nation.
This course is part of the Learn25 Collection.

10 Landmark Supreme Court Decisions and How They Impact Your Life (Unabridged)

Join bestselling author and constitutional scholar David L. Hudson, Jr. for awe-inspiring listening on the life and career of one of the most revered Supreme Court justices in U.S. history.Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman ever to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, was already a legendary lawyer before she ever became a federal judge. For many years, she brilliantly litigated gender discrimination cases, including several that reached the Supreme Court. In her later years, her legal victories and lifelong commitment to justice elevated her to the status of pop culture icon when she became known as «the Notorious RBG.» In this engrossing 12-lecture audio series, Supreme Court expert David L. Hudson Jr. provides an inside look at Ginsburg&apos;s life and career from her childhood in Brooklyn to her 27-year tenure on the Court of Last Resort. You&apos;ll get to know her as a young woman who overcame personal tragedy, antisemitism, and sexism to graduate at the top of her class and gain acceptance to Cornell University.You&apos;ll then follow Ginsburg on her boundary-breaking trajectory through law school and into her early advocacy as an attorney, her appointment to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, and her confirmation hearing before the U.S. Senate. As you examine her most famous opinions and dissents, you&apos;ll gain renewed admiration for the woman behind the powerful pen. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.