The War Powers Of The President, And The Legislative Powers Of Congress In Relation To Rebellion, Treason And Slavery (1862)

""The War Powers of the President, and the Legislative Powers of Congress in Relation to Rebellion, Treason and Slavery"" is a book written by William Whiting in 1862. The book is a detailed analysis of the powers of the President and Congress during the American Civil War. Whiting examines the constitutional authority of the President to take military action and suspend habeas corpus, as well as the power of Congress to declare war and pass legislation related to the war effort. The book also explores the legal issues surrounding rebellion, treason, and slavery, and how they relate to the war effort. Whiting was a lawyer and legal scholar who served as Solicitor of the War Department during the Civil War, and his book reflects his expertise in the field. ""The War Powers of the President, and the Legislative Powers of Congress in Relation to Rebellion, Treason and Slavery"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the legal and constitutional issues surrounding the Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.