The Punishment of Treason: A Discourse Preached April 23d, 1865, in the South Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel T. Spear

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483029610 ISBN 13: 9780483029613

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

What should be done with treason after the Civil War—and why

A historic sermon argues for firm, lawful punishment of traitors to protect the nation and its people. It outlines a clear view of treason, its damage, and the duty of government to uphold justice.

In this edition, the speaker explains why the government must act decisively to defend the republic, laying out a structured argument for punishment, deterrence, and the protection of the masses. The work also addresses common objections and defends the principle that justice must guide the resolution of rebellion.

• Understand the definition of treason and why it is treated as the highest civil crime.
• Explore the proposed gradations of punishment and the aim of protecting national safety.
• See how the speaker weighs mercy and justice, and how political consequences shape law.
• Learn how a postwar view of punishment fits within a constitutional framework.

Ideal for readers interested in Civil War history, 19th‑century legal and political thought, and primary materials from Reconstruction-era debates about national security and justice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483029610
• ISBN 13: 9780483029613
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40