A confederate in Congress : the Civil War treason trial of Benjamin Gwinn Harris / Joshua E. Kastenberg.
2016
KF223.H376 K37 2016 (Mapit)
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Title
A confederate in Congress : the Civil War treason trial of Benjamin Gwinn Harris / Joshua E. Kastenberg.
Imprint
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2016]
Description
vii, 198 pages ; 23 cm
Formatted Contents Note
The origins of a Maryland secessionist
2. Harris and secession, 1861/1863
3. Congress and the war
4." A damning speech," the roots of a trial
5. The Democratic Party Convention of 1864
6. The military prosecution of a Congressman
7. Aftermath of the trial, 1865/1892.
2. Harris and secession, 1861/1863
3. Congress and the war
4." A damning speech," the roots of a trial
5. The Democratic Party Convention of 1864
6. The military prosecution of a Congressman
7. Aftermath of the trial, 1865/1892.
Summary
"This first ever book-length analysis of the unusual trial examines the prevailing opinions in Southern Maryland and in the War Department regarding slavery, treason and the Constitution's guarantee of property rights and freedom of speech"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-195) and index.
Location
STA
Call Number
KF223.H376 K37 2016
Language
English
ISBN
9781476664897 print
1476664897 print
9781476626550 (ebook)
1476664897 print
9781476626550 (ebook)
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