Abstract
The essay discusses the recent European bibliographic production concerning constitutional history. From the exploration of different meanings of the expression, it analyzes three perspectives: juridical, positive and critical, and discusses their approach, concepts and methods. In conclusion, it makes a critical assessment of the prospects, and outlines the concept of constitutional order with the purpose of articulating critical reflection on law and the techniques of government today.
Keywords:
constitutional history; law and policy; Constitution; constitutionalism