. The first biography of one of America s most important but under-appreciated statesmen. Jack M. Balkin, Knight Professor of Constitutional Law and the First Amendment, Yale Law School . An important contribution that provides deep insight into our constitutional tradition. Bruce Ackerman, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science, Yale University . Bingham s life was fascinating. And so too is this book. Randy E. Barnett, Carmack Waterhouse Professor of Legal Theory & Director, Georgetown Center for the Constitution"