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Defence of Lieut. Col. J. C. Frémont, Before the Military Court Martial (Classic Reprint): Washington, January, 1848 - Couverture souple
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Defence of Lieut. Col. J. C. Frémont, Before the Military Court Martial recounts a pivotal 1848 defense by John C. Frémont as he faces charges tied to command decisions in California. This edition presents his side of the story, tying military action to governance, loyalty, and the politics of the era.
In clear, direct language, the text lays out Frémont’s claimed authority in California, his interpretation of orders, and the delicate balance between military command and civilian governance. It covers the clashes with Brig. Gen. Kearny, the role of Commodore Stockton, and the legal questions that arose from actions taken during the campaign.
What you’ll experience
- A close look at the legal and military stakes of command in a contested frontier theater
- Frémont’s reasoning on leadership, obedience, and the limits of power during wartime
- How testimony, official reports, and diplomatic nuance shaped the case
- A window into mid-19th century military justice and the interplay of international law and national policy
Ideal for readers of military history, legal history, and the California frontier era who want to understand how a commanding officer defended his actions under pressure.
This edition helps you weigh competing views on authority, duty, and the consequences of decision-making in war. It’s a foundational read for anyone studying how military governance is exercised in practice and how history records those choices.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical military defense delivered before a court martial that indicts the author on charges of disobeying orders and organizing a mutiny. Through intriguing detail, the author presents evidence to refute these accusations, such as letters and testimonies from superior officers and fellow soldiers. At the heart of the book's themes is a condemnation of political opportunism and the negative consequences of war, which the author experienced firsthand. Within its historical context, the book also reflects on the United States' treatment of territories and indigenous populations during the 19th-century expansion. Ultimately, this book's insights illuminate the devastating effects of power struggles and the grim realities of military conflict. 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 9781332834631_0
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Defence of Lieut Col J C Frmont, Before the Military Court Martial Washington, January, 1848 Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332834631
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