A Constitutional View of the Late War Between the States

Stephens, Alexander H. A Constitutional View of the Late War Between the States; Its Causes, Character, Conduct, and Results Presented in a Series of Colloquies at Liberty Hall. Philadelphia: National Publishing Company, 1868. 8vo. Two Vol.: [6] 3-655; [12] 5-827 [6]. Full brown pebbled leather with gilt titles to the spine. Blindstamped front boards. Dark brown endpapers. Corners bumped and three are just worn through. The gilt on Vol. 2 is a little dulled but still all there. Modern bookplates. A few pencil notes on the front free endpaper of Vol. 2 Bindings and hinges firm. Very good or better. An attractive and well-preserved set. “Stephens presents a defensive and illogical rationalization and apologia for the actions of the Confederacy.” Eicher 174. Howes states that this is the best and most elaborate argument for state sovereignty. Howes 938.