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The Trial Of The Constitution (1862)

The Trial Of The Constitution (1862)

Fisher, Sidney George

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1104404346
ISBN13: 9781104404345
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 392
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Trial of the Constitution is a historical book written by Sidney George Fisher in 1862. The book is a detailed account of the American Civil War and the challenges faced by the United States Constitution during that time. Fisher analyzes the political, legal, and social aspects of the war, and how they affected the Constitution. He examines the debates and controversies surrounding the Constitution, including the issues of slavery, states' rights, and federalism. The book is divided into three parts. In the first part, Fisher provides a historical background of the Constitution and its formation. He discusses the principles and values that the Constitution was based on, and how it was designed to protect individual rights and promote the common good. The second part of the book focuses on the challenges faced by the Constitution during the Civil War. Fisher analyzes the legal and political aspects of the war, including the suspension of habeas corpus, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the role of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution. The final part of the book examines the aftermath of the Civil War and the impact it had on the Constitution. Fisher discusses the Reconstruction era and the amendments that were added to the Constitution, including the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments. He also examines the legacy of the Civil War and how it shaped the future of the United States. Overall, The Trial of the Constitution is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most challenging periods in American history. It provides a detailed account of the legal, political, and social issues that were at stake during the Civil War and how they affected the Constitution. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and law.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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