Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney: Slavery, Secession, and the President's War Powers

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2007
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Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 20 Nov 2007
ISBN 10: 0743250338
ISBN 13: 9780743250337

Media Reviews

Fascinating.... An enthralling, clear, and fast-moving account of Lincoln and Taney's battles from the time of the Dred Scott decision until Taney's death in 1864.... Places the Lincoln-Taney disputes into the context of the broader sweep of U.S. history, providing nourishing food for thought.... A fine book. -- J. Michael Parker, San Antonio Express-News
Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney is a forceful reminder that the Civil War was more than a conflict of soldiers and that, under the rule of law, the decisions of courts could make fully as much difference -- and be fully as much of a struggle -- as the results of battles. -- Allen C. Guelzo, The Wall Street Journal
Excellent.... A fresh take on who Lincoln was and how he became American history's indispensable man. -- David Waldstreicher, The Boston Globe
In this splendidly written book, Simon...has given us an excellent dual biography of these two giants in American history who clashed directly on the issue of presidential power.... An excellent history and fine biography. It causes us to focus on one of the critical issues of our time. -- William E. Hellerstein, New York Law Journal