The Body of John Merryman: Abraham Lincoln and the Suspension of Habeas Corpus

by Brian Mc Ginty (Author), Brian Mcginty (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2011

  $53.38

  When Chief Justice Taney declared Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus unconstitutional and demanded the release of John Merryman, Lincoln defied the order, offering a forceful counter-argument for the constitutionality of his actions. The result was one of the most significant cases in American legal history. This title deals with this case.