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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... Politics and government—1861‒1865. 3. Constitutional history— United States. I. Title. e457.2. f216 2003 342.73 029—dc21 2002151576 O The To the late Gerry Gunther—in gratitude for his friendship and. paper used in this publication meets ...
... Politics and government—1861‒1865. 3. Constitutional history— United States. I. Title. e457.2. f216 2003 342.73 029—dc21 2002151576 O The To the late Gerry Gunther—in gratitude for his friendship and. paper used in this publication meets ...
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... political struggle over slavery and states' rights. These constitutional disputes had bedeviled the nation since the beginning. Sumter also began a military struggle that raised constitutional issues of its own. Our emphasis will be on ...
... political struggle over slavery and states' rights. These constitutional disputes had bedeviled the nation since the beginning. Sumter also began a military struggle that raised constitutional issues of its own. Our emphasis will be on ...
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... political life against Buchanan. The schism between the two men badly damaged the Democratic party in the North, thereby strengthening the emerging Republican party.8 Third, the Supreme Court made its own disastrous miscalculation in ...
... political life against Buchanan. The schism between the two men badly damaged the Democratic party in the North, thereby strengthening the emerging Republican party.8 Third, the Supreme Court made its own disastrous miscalculation in ...
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... political career. Rather than providing leadership, he was often managed by his cabinet, which was dominated by Southerners. When outvoted in the cabinet, he would give way. He was further hampered by his lame-duck status during the ...
... political career. Rather than providing leadership, he was often managed by his cabinet, which was dominated by Southerners. When outvoted in the cabinet, he would give way. He was further hampered by his lame-duck status during the ...
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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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