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The Rise of Constitutionalism: A Global Perspective

The Rise of Constitutionalism: A Global Perspective

Author: Kostas Chrysogonos
Publisher: Hart Publishing
ISBN: 9781509981717
Published In: October 2025
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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This book explores the historical, comparative and global dimensions of the constitutional phenomenon.

From the origins of constitutionalism to the diverse trajectories of North American and European constitutionalism, the book considers pivotal moments in the emergence and evolution of formal constitutions as the main structure of constitutional governance.

It presents a critical inquiry into the realities that lie beneath the surface of formal constitutional documents. From the struggles for democratic governance in Latin America to Asia's delicate balance between tradition and modernity and Africa's post-colonial arrangements, the book poses a critical query: amidst the promises of democratic ideals, do formal Constitutions always translate into effective governance? What are the lessons of 'facade' Constitutions on the tension between formal documents and the realities of governance?

It explores the past and present of constitutional governance in the first quarter of the 21st century and offers insights on the future of constitutionalism. By assessing the normative quality of Constitutions and exploring the intrinsic link between them and representation, it offers an understanding of the essence and trajectories of constitutional thought and practice. This book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the enduring legacy and evolving nature of the constitutional phenomenon.

Introduction

Part 1: The Origins of Constitutionalism

1. Historical Conditions of Constitutionalism

2. The British Exception

3. North American Constitutionalism

4. French Revolutionary Constitutionalism

Part 2: Continental European Constitutionalism from the Napoleonic to the World Wars

5. Concealed Constitutions

6. Contractual Constitutions

7. Representative and Democratic Constitutions

8. Development Stages of the European Constitutional State

Part 3: The Global Expansion of Constitutionalism