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A pointed, era-spanning critique of Reconstruction and constitutional crisis from a Southern voice.
It argues that the Civil War era was driven by leaders who sought to reshape the Constitution and warns of the dangers of a nation moving toward force over consent.
In these notes, the author weighs the faults of both North and South, examines proposed military plans, and contends with the idea that true Union must be preserved through adherence to the Constitution. The author critiques political leaders and reflects on how ideas, loyalty, and strategy shaped the course of the nation.- How Reconstruction and military bills are viewed as threats to the Constitution and civil liberty.
- A Southern perspective on why secession happened and what beliefs guided the Confederacy.
- Arguments about the balance between popular passions, political ambition, and constitutional law.
- Warnings about the potential consequences of political revolution and social upheaval.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the fallout of a devastating civil war and the occupation of the defeated states by the victors. The author argues that while the vanquished are bound by the terms agreed upon when they surrendered their arms, they are not subject to the whims of the victors. The occupation, as enforced by the victors, is a gross violation of the terms of the surrender and the beginning of a descent into tyranny. The author warns that such tyranny is not inevitable, but only if the people unite to resist. The book provides a lens for evaluating the present and future of the region, and a framework for understanding the consequences of tyranny and oppression. 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 # 9781331001430_0
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