The War Between the States or Was Secession a Constitutional Right Previous to the War of 1861 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162635163)

""The War Between the States or Was Secession a Constitutional Right Previous to the War of 1861"" is a historical book written by Albert Taylor Bledsoe. The book discusses the American Civil War and the legality of secession before it. Bledsoe argues that secession was a constitutional right for the states and that the North's use of force to prevent it was unconstitutional. The author provides a detailed analysis of the Constitution, the history of the United States, and the political climate leading up to the Civil War. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, constitutional law, or the Civil War. It offers a unique perspective on the causes and consequences of the conflict and sheds light on the ongoing debate over states' rights and federal power. Overall, ""The War Between the States or Was Secession a Constitutional Right Previous to the War of 1861"" is a well-researched and thought-provoking book that provides a compelling argument for the legality of secession.1915. Albert T. Bledsoe, professor of mathematics at the University of Virginia and a published pro slavery ideologue, criticized the excessive individualism of abolitionists as a threat to the Union and reasoned that secession was the logical end of their efforts. This is one of his writings arranged without verbal changes from Is Davis a Traitor? Contents: Is the Constitution a Compact?; Webster Scouts the Idea that the States Acceded to the Constitution; The First Resolution Passed by the Convention of 1787; The Constitution of 1787 a Compact; The Constitution of 1787 a Compact between the States-The Facts of the Case; The Constitution a Compact between the States-The Language of the Constitution; The Constitution of 1787 a Compact between the States-The Views of Certain of the Framers of the Constitution; The Constitution of 1787 a Compact between the States-Mr. Webster Again; The Absurdities Flowing From the Doctrine that the Constitution is Not a Compact between the States, But Was Made by the People of America as One Nation; The Hypothesis that the People of America Form One Nation; Arguments in Favor of the Right of Secession; Arguments Against the Right of Secession; Was Secession Treason?; The Causes of Secession; and The Legislators of 1787 as Political Prophets.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.

Author: Albert Taylor Bledsoe
ISBN-10: 1162635169
ISBN-13: 9781162635163
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d