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A constitutional league of peace in the stone age of America

By J. N. B. Hewitt
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An ethnographic and historical study of how five Iroquoian tribes united under a constitutional confederacy designed to maintain peace and justice through collective authority and kinship-based governance. The account outlines matrilineal descent, the deliberate separation of civil institutions from military influence, and the founders’ aim to admit other peoples as confederates rather than subjects. It situates the confederacy within a landscape of neighboring polities, contrasts tribal regimentation with territorial state formation, and explains the league’s constitutional principles and social units using historical tradition and comparative analysis.

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J. N. B. Hewitt

J. N. B. Hewitt was an American author known for his work in the early 20th century, particularly in the realm of social and political thought. His notable book, "A Constitutional League of Peace in the Stone Age of America," explores themes of governance and societal structure, reflecting on the complexities of peace and conflict in contemporary society. Hewitt's writings contribute to the discourse on constitutionalism and the evolution of political systems, offering insights that resonate with discussions on peace and cooperation.

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