Publisher's Synopsis
Abraham Lincoln and New Constitutional Governments is a historical book written by Bartow A. Ulrich. The book explores the political and constitutional challenges faced by Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. It focuses on Lincoln's efforts to establish new constitutional governments in the Southern states that seceded from the Union. The book delves into the legal and political complexities of Lincoln's actions, including his use of executive power and his suspension of habeas corpus. It also examines the role of Congress and the Supreme Court in shaping the new constitutional governments. Ulrich provides a detailed analysis of Lincoln's approach to reconstruction and the challenges he faced in implementing his vision. He examines the debates and controversies surrounding the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution, which abolished slavery, granted citizenship to former slaves, and protected their voting rights. Abraham Lincoln and New Constitutional Governments offers a comprehensive and insightful look into one of the most significant periods in American history. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the Civil War, constitutional law, and the evolution of American democracy.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.