Lincoln's ConstitutionIn Lincoln's Constitution Daniel Farber leads the reader to understand exactly how Abraham Lincoln faced the inevitable constitutional issues brought on by the Civil War. Examining what arguments Lincoln made in defense of his actions and how his words and deeds fit into the context of the times, Farber illuminates Lincoln's actions by placing them squarely within their historical moment. The answers here are crucial not only for a better understanding of the Civil War but also for shedding light on issues-state sovereignty, presidential power, and limitations on civil liberties in the name of national security-that continue to test the limits of constitutional law even today. |
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User Review - LisaCurcio - LibraryThingProfessor Farber systematically analyzes constitutional issues of Lincoln's presidency and the Civil War. His primary focus is on whether secession was constitutional, whether Lincoln's decision to go ... Read full review
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| Title | Lincoln's Constitution |
| Author | Daniel A. Farber |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press, 2004 |
| ISBN | 0226237966, 9780226237961 |
| Length | 240 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / General History / United States / 19th Century Law / Constitutional Law / General |
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