The original work, of which this one claims to be an update, is a three-volume collection of essays by Edward S. Corwin, edited by Richard Loss, which I recommend. This is a summary of the opinions in landmark court cases, with an emphasis on those that Corwin disagreed with and considered unconstitutional. Nothing about this book is authored by Corwin, and, based on his actual writings, one must conclude that he would not have approved of his name being attached to it. This is a rather crude attempt to legitimize the many ways that the Constitution has been and is being violated. Read it, if you must, as revisionist doctrine and what statists would like to have you believe is established constitutional interpretation.

After analyzing the details of this book for several years,the biggest surprise during the recent impeachment trial,to realize the lack of "LAW"by the lawyers on both sides?? C-Span called,U.S.Congress,106th session?The House YES! The Senate NO! It is a Continuous Body since 3/4/1789!(1/3 of the body every 2 years.)Now! That's TRIVIA PURSUIT! (Age78)

They removed my last review, maybe this one will make it. Don't buy this book. Its written by a pack of convoluted thinking leftist bedwetters. if you want a factual book about the U.S. Constitution buy one published by the Cato Institute.

This book is a wonderful resource for someone interested in learning about the constition. This book walks you through the constitution line by line explaining and giving examples from actual court cases along the way. It's a little bit old, but I think it's definitly worth reading as a first look at the constitution.