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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Drawing on contemporary witness testimony, police records, and extensive archival research, this book recounts the events of June 2, 1855, when a mob attacked Portland, Maine's City Hall to destroy liquor recently purchased by the government. The narrative describes the events leading up to the attack, the formation of the mob, and the eventual use of lethal force by city police to disperse the rioters. The author provides detailed accounts of the conflicting impulses of the involved parties, presenting a gripping account of class tensions, moral conviction, and political power. Tackling enduring questions of personal liberty and public order, this book offers crucial historical context for America's ongoing debate on the fraught relationship between law and authority. 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 9781332093243_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332093243
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