At the height of the Napoleonic Wars, a group of Spanish patriots gathered to draft a new constitution for their beleaguered nation. This document, presented to the Supreme Junta of Spain and the Indies on November 1, 1809, was a powerful statement of the principles of democracy, freedom, and human rights that would inspire generations of Spanish revolutionaries. This edition includes a full translation of the constitution, along with a detailed introduction and notes that place it in historical context. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.