![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The rulers most of the times never kept their promises, but, once made, the constitutions had an uncanny knack of staying alive in one form or the other. In reality, constitutions arose not exactly because the humanity had suddenly turned noble and democratic, but mainly because there were always wars and invasions looming and the rulers had to assure their citizens that if they won the war or frustrated the invaders, they would forever be good boys – and girls – and the written constitutions were sort of written bonds of such assurances. Whenever we think of a constitution, we think of noble ideas, the idea of liberty, fraternity and equality and the idea of the rule of law, the idea of individual freedom and the extent of it and several others. Normally such a book will make a turgid reading, but Linda’s style makes the book extremely interesting and readable. It is a one of its kind book and it speaks about the evolution of Constitutions all around the world. It has got some rave reviews, and deservedly so. The book’s name is The Gun, The Ship and the Pen written by Linda Colley. Today, I am going to talk about a book which has just come out. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |