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... authority has also become less apparent . In other words , military power is able to dominate civil authority to the point where the latter be- comes a willing dupe of military men , overwhelmed by their prestige , and confused as to ...
... authority has also become less apparent . In other words , military power is able to dominate civil authority to the point where the latter be- comes a willing dupe of military men , overwhelmed by their prestige , and confused as to ...
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... authority or even , perhaps , to outright military dictatorship . In the several states , army com- manders were almost immediately involved in disputes with civil authorities touching upon the matter of supplies , test oaths , and ...
... authority or even , perhaps , to outright military dictatorship . In the several states , army com- manders were almost immediately involved in disputes with civil authorities touching upon the matter of supplies , test oaths , and ...
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... authorities " in the loyal States . " In many of these conflicts the officers have been entirely in the wrong , assuming powers which do not belong to them . ' 16 Burnside , however , continued to interpose his military authority and ...
... authorities " in the loyal States . " In many of these conflicts the officers have been entirely in the wrong , assuming powers which do not belong to them . ' 16 Burnside , however , continued to interpose his military authority and ...
Contents
The AngloAmerican Heritage | 3 |
The Founding Fathers Reaffirm Civil Supremacy | 18 |
The Defeat of the Federalist Military Plans | 32 |
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