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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Daniel A. Farber. To the late Gerry Gunther—in gratitude for his friendship and support Contents Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 chapter 1: The Secession Crisis.
Daniel A. Farber. To the late Gerry Gunther—in gratitude for his friendship and support Contents Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 chapter 1: The Secession Crisis.
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Daniel A. Farber. Contents. Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 chapter 1: The Secession Crisis 7 chapter 2: Sovereignty 26 chapter 3: The Supreme Law of the Land 45 chapter 4: The Union Forever? 70 chapter 5: The Legitimacy of Coercion 92 ...
Daniel A. Farber. Contents. Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 chapter 1: The Secession Crisis 7 chapter 2: Sovereignty 26 chapter 3: The Supreme Law of the Land 45 chapter 4: The Union Forever? 70 chapter 5: The Legitimacy of Coercion 92 ...
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... crisis is almost a misuse of words, like calling Pearl Harbor a military setback. In the Civil War, the Constitution was placed under pressure that it had never seen before and has not seen since. Engineers test materials to destruction ...
... crisis is almost a misuse of words, like calling Pearl Harbor a military setback. In the Civil War, the Constitution was placed under pressure that it had never seen before and has not seen since. Engineers test materials to destruction ...
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... crises, stand up to the test of the Civil War era. In short, we can use Lincoln as a test of modern constitutional doctrine, and use modern doctrine as a medium for assessing Lincoln's actions. If we are concerned about whether ...
... crises, stand up to the test of the Civil War era. In short, we can use Lincoln as a test of modern constitutional doctrine, and use modern doctrine as a medium for assessing Lincoln's actions. If we are concerned about whether ...
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... crisis is presented in chapter 1. The next four chapters address this first cluster of constitutional issues. In chapter 2, I will show how disputes over the nature of state sovereignty can be traced back to the beginning of the ...
... crisis is presented in chapter 1. The next four chapters address this first cluster of constitutional issues. In chapter 2, I will show how disputes over the nature of state sovereignty can be traced back to the beginning of the ...
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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