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Akhil Reed Amar traces America’s path to equality in new book
The American constitutional scholar, born to Indian parents, examines the period between 1840 and 1920 through four major figures.
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Pranavi Sharma - Sat, 20, Sep 2025
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Akhil Reed Amar and the cover of his book ‘Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840-1920.’ / Akhil Reed Amar via akhilamar.com
Akhil Reed Amar, an American constitutional historian born to Indian parents, has released his latest book, ‘Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840-1920,’ published by Basic Books. In it, the Yale professor examines how America grappled with the meaning of equality during a pivotal 80-year span.
The book follows the debates that led to four constitutional amendments: the 13th abolishing slavery, the 14th establishing birthright citizenship, the 15th ensuring equal political rights regardless of race, and the 19th granting women the right to vote. Amar places particular focus on four figures who shaped these struggles — Abraham Lincoln, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
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