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A bold defense of liberty confronts conscription and wartime powers. This pamphlet challenges government overreach and defends due process for every citizen.
This nonfiction work presents a historical argument against the conscription act, urging readers to consider the roots of personal rights and due process. It appeals to readers interested in constitutional questions and the limits of government power during wartime, using references to classic legal authorities and political history.
- Explore arguments about liberty, due process, and the rights of individuals when war changes national policy.
- See how historical figures and long‑standing legal principles are used to critique modern government actions.
- Understand how wartime measures were framed, debated, and contested in the public sphere.
- Consider the contrast between ordinary citizens’ rights and sweeping legislative power.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive exploration of a momentous public address delivered by Thomas E. Watson in 1917, following the United States' entry into World War 1. The author delves into the historical context, examining how America's motivations for joining the war were significantly different from those espoused by the President and government. Drawing on legal and historical sources, the author challenges the legality of conscription, and the violations of individual liberty that accompanied America's mobilization for war. By analyzing the speech's themes and arguments, the author sheds light on the ongoing debate about the proper role of government and the limits of individual freedom in times of international conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330937648_0
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