An economic interpretation of the Constitution of the United States
- First published
- 1913
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution of the United States" by Charles A. Beard is a history book published in 1913. It argues that the Founding Fathers designed the Constitution primarily to protect their personal financial interests rather than purely democratic ideals. Through examination of tax records, property holdings, and biographical sources, Beard contends the Constitutional Convention was attended by a wealthy elite seeking to safeguard their investments and economic standing, challenging traditional views of America's founding document.
- Constitutional history
- United States
- United States. Constitution
- Economic liberties (U.S. Constitution)
- Constitutional law
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #70677. An economic interpretation of the Constitution of the United States on Wikipedia.
