9781330770573 - Proceedings in the Rhode-Island Legislature on Sundry Resolutions of the State of Maine, 1845 (Classic Reprint) di Cn, Rhode Island General Assembly (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents an examination of the legal proceedings following Rhode Island's Dorr Rebellion of 1842. It assesses the legal and political fallout from the rebellion and evaluates the Supreme Court's handling of the case against its leader, Thomas Wilson Dorr. The author explores the legal basis for prosecuting Dorr for treason, the court's interpretation of treason as it pertained to states' rights, and the broader implications for the balance of power between the federal government and the states. Ultimately, this book provides insights into the legal and constitutional issues surrounding the delicate relationship between individual states and the federal government. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.