The Creation of the Presidency, 1775-1789: A Study in Constitutional History

Fresh from a battle against monarchy, the American Founders were wary of a strong executive, but they were equally conscious that unchecked legislative power risked all the excesses of democracy. Creating an effective executive who did not dominate the legislative body posed a significant challenge. In The Creation of the Presidency, 1775-1789, Charles Thach's lucid analysis reveals how these conflicting concerns shaped the writing of the Constitution and the early clarification of executive powers.

Charles C. Thach, Jr. (1894-1966) was educated at Johns Hopkins University and received his Ph.D. in 1922. Specializing in political theory, he taught at the University of Minnesota and Johns Hopkins. He later became a Professor of Government at New York University, where he taught for over thirty years.

Forrest McDonald is Professor Emeritus of American History at the University of Alabama and author of States' Rights and the Union.

Author: Charles C. Thach Jr
Publisher: Amagi
Published: 09/14/2007
Pages: 179
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.50h x 6.60w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9780865976979

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2008 pg. 1242