A Vindication of the Measures of the President and His Commanding Generals

John Overton

ISBN 10: 1333685580 / ISBN 13: 9781333685584

Edité par Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book uses archival research to re-examine the Seminole War of 1818 and the political and legislative events surrounding it. The author challenges the negative narrative that has been presented by critics of President Monroe, and argues that the administration acted in accordance with their constitutional authority when they ordered troops into Florida to engage hostile Native American and foreign elements. The book draws connections between this conflict and similar debates over executive power during the War of 1812, highlighting how partisan politics has often influenced the interpretation of the scope of the President's war powers. This meticulously researched and well-argued book is essential reading for scholars specializing in early 19th-century American history and political science. 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.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333685584_0

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: A Vindication of the Measures of the President and His Commanding Generals
• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date de parution: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1333685580
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781333685584
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: New
• Type de livre: print-on-demand item
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Modern History of the USA

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Synopsis

Understanding the Seminole War through the President’s orders and the generals’ actions. This nonfiction work argues that the measures taken during the conflict were justified by law, national security, and the authority of the executive branch, presenting a view of events from the early 19th century.

This edition frames the debate around constitutional balance, the roles of the legislative and judicial branches, and the responsibilities of military leadership. It references debates in Congress, official reports, and letters to illuminate why supporters saw the actions as lawful and necessary, while addressing charges of overreach.

• How presidential orders shaped military strategy in a contested frontier


• Reasoning behind employing allied tribes and navigating international boundaries


• Arguments about constitutional limits and executive power during wartime


• Key figures and debates that influenced public opinion at the time

Ideal for readers of early American political history and readers seeking context on executive authority in wartime.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This reproduction was printed from a digital file created at the Library of Congress as part of an extensive scanning effort started with a generous donation from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The Library is pleased to offer much of its public domain holdings free of charge online and at a modest price in this printed format. Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship.