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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Charles M. Hubbard , Burrus Carnahan , Jason R Jividen , Edna Greene MedfordPublisher: Southern Illinois University Press Imprint: Southern Illinois University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.464kg ISBN: 9780809334544ISBN 10: 0809334542 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 30 November 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThe essays in this book explore the ways in which Lincoln s leadership interacted with the law for better or worse. Contributors provide fresh insights into familiar episodes like the Vallandigham case as well as less familiar ones like Lincoln s response to accusations of disloyalty against the White House gardener and messenger. Daniel Farber, author of Lincoln s Constitution Charles Hubbard has collected and contributed to a worthy collection of essays showing the variety of ways Lincoln s legal background influenced the style and content of his presidential leadership. Gerald J. Prokopowicz, author of Did Lincoln Own Slaves? And Other FAQ about Abraham Lincoln Lincoln, the Law, and Presidential Leadership is a superb collection of the latest Lincoln scholarship to examine the influence of constitutional law on the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. These essays, written by some of today s most respected Lincoln scholars, provide brief, insightful analyses of the hottest Lincoln topics, including the sixteenth president s interpretation of his emergency war powers; his unilateral suspension of habeas corpus; and his actions as commander-in-chief to free the slaves, pardon condemned soldiers, and prosecute the war. Brilliantly edited by eminent Lincoln scholar Charles Hubbard, this highly readable volume will appeal to scholars, Lincoln enthusiasts, and students alike. Gordon Leidner, author of Lincoln s Gift: How Humor Shaped Lincoln s Life and Legacy Author InformationCharles M. Hubbard, a professor of history and a Lincoln historian at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, is the director of the Lincoln Institute for the Study of Leadership and Public Policy. He is the author or editor of nine books, including The Burden of Confederate Diplomacy, Lincoln Reshapes the Presidency, and Lincoln and His Contemporaries. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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