A Brief Inquiry Into The True Nature And Character Of Our Federal Government: Being A Review Of Judge Story's Commentaries On The Constitution Of The United States

by Abel Parker Upshur

The political philosophy that would later guide the Confederacy. Originally published: Petersburg: Printed by Edmund and Julian C. Ruffin, 1840. iv,132 pp. This work is a classic statement of the political principles that would later guide the leaders of the Confederacy. It was such a fine exposition, in fact, that it was reprinted in 1863 by Northern Democrats as a guide to the political philosophy of the Confederacy.
ABEL PARKER UPSHUR [1791-1844], a Virginia judge, politician and spokesman for states-rights and pro-slavery southern conservative ideology, served as secretary of the navy and secretary of state under President Tyler.

Genres: History, American History, Nonfiction

156 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1863

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[Rae'S Reviews]

48:29 Such is there description in the Torah.

[Paul/Suzette Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

A true paradigm shifter.