Description
CONSTITUTION OF AN IMAGINARY REPUBLIC
Book summary
This work recovers the 1813 Constitution Project of the Patriotic Society, a fundamental document for understanding the origins of Argentine constitutionalism. The reader will find a historical text that reflects the revolutionary ideals of the era, proposing a federal republic model based on the separation of powers, equality before the law, and the protection of civil liberties. A key piece for understanding the political and legal evolution of Argentina.
What is it about?
The book presents the constitutional project drafted by the Patriotic Society of Buenos Aires in 1813, in the midst of the independence process. The text proposes the creation of a federal republic with a system of government based on the separation of powers: an Executive Branch headed by a Supreme Director elected for three years, a Legislative Branch formed by a General Assembly of people's representatives, and an independent Judicial Branch. Furthermore, it establishes fundamental rights such as legal equality, freedom of expression, and freedom of religion, and includes provisions on territorial organization, administration of justice, and the state economy.
Main themes
- Origins of Argentine and Latin American constitutionalism
- Federal republic project with separation of powers
- Individual rights and civil liberties in the revolutionary context
- Structure of government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
- Influence of independence ideology on the creation of political institutions
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students, researchers, and professionals in law, history, and political science interested in the formation processes of nation-states in Latin America. It will also be of great value to readers seeking to understand the roots of the Argentine legal and political system through foundational documents.
What this book provides
- Direct access to a precursor constitutional text that was not officially adopted but influenced the Constitution of 1819.
- Understanding of the republican and federal ideals that shaped the political thought of Argentine independence.
- Historical contextualization of the debates on civil rights and state organization in the 19th century.
- Essential reference material for the study of comparative constitutional law and the history of political ideas.
- Perspective on how unofficial projects can lay the foundations for later constitutions.
Technical specifications
- Author: Fernández de Lizardi, José Joaquín
- Publisher: Linkgua Digital
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Classic texts, Prose: non-fiction
- Collection: Laws
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2010
- Number of pages: 72
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial review
This is a pocket edition that makes a historically relevant document for the study of Argentine constitutionalism accessible to the reader. Its brevity (72 pages) makes it an accessible and direct read, ideal for both specialists and those interested in the political foundations of Latin American independence. The work stands out for its documentary value and for offering a window into the ideological debates that preceded the formation of the Argentine state.