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Lincoln's Constitution
In 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 hi...more
Paperback, 256 pages
Published
October 1st 2004
by University of Chicago Press
(first published May 15th 2003)
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Professor 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 to war without Congressional approval was constitutional and whether the suspension of habeas corpus was constitutional. Two of those questions have import for Americans today.
The author is a law professor, but the work is not intended only for the legal community. Farber's knowledge of...more
The author is a law professor, but the work is not intended only for the legal community. Farber's knowledge of...more
Abraham Lincoln's struggle with the struggle with constitutional that were brought about by the civil war and the cession of the southern states. touches all sorts of issues on civil rights, states rights, civil liberties and presidential power and National security. The point is a lot of the decision that were made during this time period still have significant and profound effects on how we view and interpret the constitution today.
Excellent and thoroughly researched review of the issues surrounding Lincoln's presidency, specifically how the Constitutionality of his decisions could be viewed during and since his time in office. Farber clearly understands his topic, providing both ample detail and excellent additional references to both primary and secondary sources. Finally, he makes this potentially very dry subject palatable through clear and concise prose.
A bit too sympathetic of Lincoln's scumbaggery, but a good legal discussion of States' Sovereignty, Secession, Martial Law, and the suspension of Habeas Corpus.
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