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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... America 12 11 45 isbn: 0-226-23793-1 (cloth) isbn: 0-226-23796-6 (paperback) Library of Congress Cataloging-in ... American National Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ansi z39.48-1992.
... America 12 11 45 isbn: 0-226-23793-1 (cloth) isbn: 0-226-23796-6 (paperback) Library of Congress Cataloging-in ... American National Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ansi z39.48-1992.
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... American consciousness, we cannot resist making them. Almost a century and a half later, we remain fascinated with Abraham Lincoln and the great national ordeal of the Civil War. To call the Civil War a constitutional crisis is almost a ...
... American consciousness, we cannot resist making them. Almost a century and a half later, we remain fascinated with Abraham Lincoln and the great national ordeal of the Civil War. To call the Civil War a constitutional crisis is almost a ...
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... American flag came down on the afternoon of April 14. Despite the ferocious crossfire, not a single soldier was killed in the battle itself. At the surrender ceremony, however, one of the guns used to salute the flag went off ...
... American flag came down on the afternoon of April 14. Despite the ferocious crossfire, not a single soldier was killed in the battle itself. At the surrender ceremony, however, one of the guns used to salute the flag went off ...
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... American history. But questions about state sovereignty, federal authority, presidential power, and civil liberties have recurred again and again. Even today, the Supreme Court wrestles with these issues. Lincoln has been something of a ...
... American history. But questions about state sovereignty, federal authority, presidential power, and civil liberties have recurred again and again. Even today, the Supreme Court wrestles with these issues. Lincoln has been something of a ...
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... light of reason and the love of liberty in this American people.”13 Earlier, Lincoln had addressed the constitutional status of slavery. The Framers, he claimed, regarded it as a necessary evil. “They The Secession Crisis 11 {
... light of reason and the love of liberty in this American people.”13 Earlier, Lincoln had addressed the constitutional status of slavery. The Framers, he claimed, regarded it as a necessary evil. “They The Secession Crisis 11 {
Contents
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Sovereignty | 26 |
The Supreme Law of the Land | 45 |
The Union Forever? | 70 |
The Legitimacy of Coercion | 92 |
Presidential Power | 115 |
Individual Rights | 144 |
The Rule of Law in Dark Times | 176 |
The Lessons of History | 196 |
Notes | 201 |
Index | 235 |
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