Explore how the Constitution adapts to war and insurrection, and what that means for civil rights and federal power.
This nonfiction treatise examines the powers of the Constitution during a national crisis, including martial law, habeas corpus, and the balance between liberty and security. It discusses the reach of military authority, the limits of civil remedies, and how law and civilization shape responses to rebellion.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an insightful exploration of the complexities and challenges of wartime, predominantly focusing on the amendments made to the Constitution that occurred during the Civil War and the continuing impact these transformations have had upon America today. The author, an esteemed legal scholar, illuminates these amendments, examining the interplay between military authority and civil liberties and the tension between maintaining national security and preserving individual rights during times of conflict. This book elucidates the historical context in which these changes were made and the far-reaching implications they continue to engender. Through an examination of the Constitution's adaptation to the circumstances of rebellion and war, this book orchestrates an in-depth analysis of the historic attempts to reconcile authority and liberty during times of crisis, while also providing a contemplative vantage on how these efforts have shaped the nation's evolving constitutional landscape. 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 # 9781331039877_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331039877
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