Bøger af John W Burgess

""Reconstruction and the Constitution, 1866-1876"" is a historical book written by John W. Burgess. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the period of Reconstruction in the United States following the Civil War, specifically from 1866 to 1876. The author examines the political and constitutional issues that arose during this period, including the struggle between the federal government and the states over the rights of African Americans and the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. Burgess also explores the impact of Reconstruction on the Constitution, including the addition of the 14th and 15th Amendments. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and constitutional law.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.

The Reconciliation of Government with Liberty by John W. Burgess. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1915 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

""The Sanctity of Law: Wherein Does It Consist?"" is a book written by John W. Burgess that delves into the concept of law and its fundamental principles. The book explores the question of what makes law sacred and explores the different aspects of law that contribute to its sanctity. Burgess examines the role of law in society, its relationship with morality and justice, and the ways in which it is enforced. The book also looks at the history of law, including its origins and evolution over time. Through his analysis, Burgess argues that the sanctity of law is rooted in its ability to promote order, justice, and the common good. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy of law and the principles that underlie legal systems around the world.1927. Contents: The Meaning of Law; The Effort of the Roman Empire to Solve the Question of the Sanctity of Law; The Sanctity of Law in the Carolingian Empire; Practical Development of the Theory of Law by Divine Revelation through Pope and Emperor; The Renaissance in its Relation to the Problem of the Sanctity of Law; The Reformation and the Sanctity of Law; The Revolution in England; The Political Geography of the European Continent in 1648; National Evolution on the European Continent from 1648 to 1789; The French Revolution of 1789 and the Sanctity of Law; The Holy Alliance and the Sanctity of Law; The Triumph of the Revolution over the Metternich System of European Organization; The Development of the National States System in Europe from the Revolution of 1848 to the Congress of Berlin in 1878; National Development in Europe from 1878 to 1914; The World War, the Versailles Pact, and the Halt in the Historic Movement for the Formation of Genuine Nations as the Basis for a New Sanctity of Law; and Does the System of the League of Nations Remedy and Compensate the Defects of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919?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.

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1915. Contents Book I-Asia and Africa: The Effort of Asia to Solve This Problem; The Effort of Africa. Book II-The Effort of Europe: Ancient Greece; The Effort of Ancient Rome; Germania; The Frankish Kingdom; The Carolingian Empire; The Anglo-Saxon State; The Middle Ages; The Revival of the Monarchy; The Revolutions; The Present Constitutions of the European States. Book III-The Effort of America; The United States of America; The Present Constitutions of the States of South America; Mexico and Central America; The States of the West Indian Archipelago; and The New United States of North America. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

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This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition.

It could be argued that the Civil War was the most influential event in the history of the United States. In The Civil War and the Constitution, political scientist John W. Burgess explores the politics, people, and sentiments of this time, and closely examines the constitutional issues of the Civil War. Volume 2 of this two-volume work covers battles in New Orleans, Kentucky, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Atlanta, and Charleston, as well as Sherman's march through Georgia. The Emancipation Proclamation is discussed in great depth, along with constitutional issues created by the military events of 1862 and 1863.JOHN W. BURGESS, Ph.D., LL.D., was a professor of political science and constitutional law and dean of the faculty of political science at Columbia University in New York.

It could be argued that the civil war was the most influential event in the history of the United States. In THE CIVIL WAR AND THE CONSTITUTION, political scientist John W. Burgess explores the politics, people, and sentiments of this time, and closely examines the constitutional issues of the Civil War. Volume 1 of this two-volume work covers anti-slavery sentiment in the South between 1857 and 1860, the presidential election of 1860, the secession of the South, Lincoln's administration, and military campaigns. Burgess also provides personal histories of the three men who were called to lead during this time -- Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, and Stephen Arnold Douglas.JOHN W. BURGESS, Ph.D., LL.D., was a professor of political science and constitutional law and dean of the faculty of political science at Columbia University in New York.