The Classical Foundations of the American Constitution: Prevailing Wisdom

(Cambridge University Press) This book details how the framers of the Constitution were influenced by ancient history and classical political theory in designing the government. Bederman explores how essential structures like federalism, separation of powers, bicameral legislature, and independent courts evolved out of classical learning. Bederman is the K.H. Gyr Professor of Private International Law at Emory University School of Law.