Constitutional investigations - a conversation with linda colley

This book is based on an in-depth conversation between Howard Burton and Linda Colley, the Shelby M.C. Davis 1958 Professor of History at Princeton University. Linda Colley is a renowned expert on British, imperial and global history since 1700. After inspiring insights about Linda Colley's teachers and professors who had a strong impact on her future career as a historian, this wide-ranging conversation provides a detailed examination of the global history and present state of constitutions and their impact. This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Knowing the Rules, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter: I. Personal History - Grappling with identity II. Constitutions, Part 1 - Written and unwritten III. Constitutions, Part 2 - Use and abuses IV. Implications and Applications - Legal ramifications, language and possible next steps V. Marching Onwards - The future of the past About Ideas Roadshow Conversations: This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.