Elegantly designed, puts indispensible documents of America's heritage in the palm of your hand. This portable, pocket-sized volume includes the full text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States of America, and the twenty-seven amendments to the Constitution. It also contains the Articles of Confederation, a chronology of the adoption and ratification of all of these documents, an index to the Constitution and the amendments, and an introduction by Professor R. R. Bernstein. is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions Classic Editions. It features a durable bonded-leather binding and distinctive gilt edging.