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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the tumultuous Reconstruction era in South Carolina, where the legacy of the Civil War and the fight for civil rights clashed in the courtroom. The author reconstructs a pivotal legal battle: a quo warranto case that pitted the newly appointed Attorney General, D.H. Chamberlain, against Thomas P. Walker, a former coroner. The case centered around the legality of Walker's continued tenure as coroner after a new constitution, ratified in 1868, mandated the election of coroners. Walker, clinging to his pre-Reconstruction appointment, challenged the authority of the new constitution and the Reconstruction Acts of Congress. The author masterfully unveils the complex legal arguments put forth by both sides, revealing the deep-seated tensions between the old order and the new. The book delves into the ongoing debate surrounding the Reconstruction era, particularly the legal and constitutional validity of the Reconstruction Acts. It underscores the fierce opposition faced by those striving to build a new, more equitable society in the wake of the war. Through the lens of this legal drama, the author illuminates the struggles for power and the contested meaning of freedom in a nation grappling with the aftermath of war and the emergence of a new political reality. 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 9781331192251_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331192251
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