American Leviathan

American Leviathan

The Founder America Forgot

James Wilson and the invention of popular sovereignty

Jun 26, 2026
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Most Americans have never heard of James Wilson.

That is remarkable.

Because few founders shaped America more deeply.

Wilson believed something revolutionary:

The people are sovereign.

Not Parliament.

Not …

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