Abraham Lincoln: A Constitutional BiographyRenowned scholar George Anastaplo describes a side of Abraham Lincoln that previous biographers have overlooked: the development and legacy of his legal and constitutional thought. With eloquent insights into Lincoln's intellect and the issues dividing the country he led, Anastaplo describes how the 16th president successfully managed the impossible task of keeping the world's greatest democracy united. Anastaplo also demonstrates Lincoln's continuing and profound influence on modern American society, law, and politics, and he shows readers the lessons this fascinating man can still teach Americans about coping with our own divisive times. |
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... Liberty , Equality , & Modern Constitutionalism : A Source Book But Not Philosophy : Seven Introductions to Non - Western Thought ( forthcoming ) Abraham Lincoln A CONSTITUTIONAL BIOGRAPHY George Anastaplo ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD.
... Liberty , Equality , & Modern Constitutionalism : A Source Book But Not Philosophy : Seven Introductions to Non - Western Thought ( forthcoming ) Abraham Lincoln A CONSTITUTIONAL BIOGRAPHY George Anastaplo ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD.
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... liberty . " " Never heard of ' em . We read only the Bible , the Catechism , Watts ' Psalms and Hymns , and the Almanack . " " Well , then what was the matter ? And what did you mean in going to the fight ? " " Young man , what we meant ...
... liberty . " " Never heard of ' em . We read only the Bible , the Catechism , Watts ' Psalms and Hymns , and the Almanack . " " Well , then what was the matter ? And what did you mean in going to the fight ? " " Young man , what we meant ...
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... liberty was more popular than the cause of property claims on this occa- sion , as reflected in what is conceded again and again by counsel for the slave owner . Mansfield himself recognized the high caliber of the argu- ments before ...
... liberty was more popular than the cause of property claims on this occa- sion , as reflected in what is conceded again and again by counsel for the slave owner . Mansfield himself recognized the high caliber of the argu- ments before ...
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... liberty is to mean anything , Mansfield seems to say , property and not- unreasonable expectations must be respected . This must have seemed only fair . The very liberty sought by slaves depends upon moderation , including respect for ...
... liberty is to mean anything , Mansfield seems to say , property and not- unreasonable expectations must be respected . This must have seemed only fair . The very liberty sought by slaves depends upon moderation , including respect for ...
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... liberty in 1776 , deprived themselves of the salutary effects of the Abolition Act enacted by Parliament in 1833. ( That was about the time that John C. Cal- houn and his desperate associates were sinking deeper and deeper into a ...
... liberty in 1776 , deprived themselves of the salutary effects of the Abolition Act enacted by Parliament in 1833. ( That was about the time that John C. Cal- houn and his desperate associates were sinking deeper and deeper into a ...
Contents
The Declaration of Independence An Introduction | 11 |
The Declaration of Independence On Rights and Duties | 31 |
The Northwest Ordinance | 39 |
Slavery and the Federal Convention of 1787 | 51 |
The Common Law and the Organization of Government | 69 |
Alexis de Tocqueville on Democracy in America | 81 |
John C Calhoun and Slavery | 113 |
Southern Illinoiss Abraham Lincoln | 123 |
The First Inaugural Address | 177 |
The Fourth of July Message to Congress | 185 |
The Emancipation Proclamation | 197 |
The Gettysburg Address | 229 |
The Second Inaugural Address | 243 |
Abraham Lincolns Legacies | 251 |
Epilogue | 257 |
Notes | 263 |
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