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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the origins of the Civil War to address one of its most contentious issues: was secession taught at West Point before the conflict? Amidst the polarized political climate, the question of states' rights to secede from the Union took center stage. The author examines various publications and historical documents to trace the evolution of this debate. By exploring the influential writings of William Rawle, the book sheds light on the legal justifications used to support secession. While Rawle acknowledged the inherent right of secession, he emphasized that this right should be exercised only as a last resort when other avenues had failed. Furthermore, the book draws upon primary sources such as speeches, debates, and constitutional texts to provide a comprehensive analysis of the prevailing views on secession during the antebellum period. By contextualizing these arguments within the broader struggle between states' rights and federal authority, the author reveals the complex and often contradictory beliefs that shaped the nation's path toward civil war. Ultimately, this book uncovers the profound significance of this debate, demonstrating how the seeds of secession were sown long before the outbreak of hostilities. It offers invaluable insights into the legal, political, and ideological landscape that shaped one of the most consequential conflicts in American history. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331123040_0
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