The Civil War lawyers
Subtitle: constitutional questions, courtroom dramas, and the men behind them
By: Arthur T. Downey
Publisher: American Bar Association
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 463
ISBN-13: 9781616320423
Subjects: History; Law; Lawyers; Law and legislation; Slavery
Description: "Civil War lawyers is a comprehensive ... look at the underappreciated role of the law -- and of lawyers -- during the United States' Civil War. Great constitutional issues were addressed by the Supreme Court, and tense courtroom dramas unfolded where individual lives were at stake. Presidents struggled with the legality of their actions, including questions on habeas corpus and military commissions that still have vital relevance today"--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 357-431) and index.