State Sovereignty And The Doctrine Of Coercion; The Right To Secede (1860)

""State Sovereignty and the Doctrine of Coercion; The Right to Secede"" is a book written by William D. Porter in 1860. The book is a political treatise that explores the concept of state sovereignty and the right of states to secede from the Union. It is a historical document that reflects the political climate of the United States just before the Civil War.In the book, Porter argues that the Constitution was created to protect the rights of the states, and that the federal government has no right to interfere with the sovereignty of individual states. He asserts that the doctrine of coercion, which allows the federal government to use force to maintain the Union, is unconstitutional and violates the principles of state sovereignty.Porter also defends the right of states to secede from the Union, arguing that it is a natural right that is inherent in the concept of state sovereignty. He contends that secession is a legitimate option for states that feel their rights are being violated by the federal government.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the concept of state sovereignty and its role in the formation of the United States. The second part explores the doctrine of coercion and its implications for state sovereignty. The third part focuses on the right of states to secede and its relationship to state sovereignty.Overall, ""State Sovereignty and the Doctrine of Coercion; The Right to Secede"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the political debates that led to the Civil War. It provides a unique perspective on the concept of state sovereignty and its role in American politics.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.