The Constitutional Origins of the American Civil War

ISBN-13: 9781108459969 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 349 str.

Michael F. Conlin

Opis

Demonstrates the crucial role that the Constitution played in the coming of the Civil War.

Recenzje

'Conlin's study offers fresh insight on the causes of the Civil War … Highly recommended.' S. J. Ramold, Choice

Spis treści

1. The original intent of the slaveholding founders; 2. Two constitutional wrongs did not guarantee a constitutional right; 3. The tyranny of the Northern majority; 4. The spirit of 1787; 5. The constitutional right of secession; Epilogue: the Founders' constitution no more.