American Dis-Union: Constitutional Or Unconstitutional? A Reply To Mr. James Spence Upon The Question Is Secession A Constitutional Right? (1862)

By Charles Edward Rawlins

Book Overview

American Dis-Union: Constitutional Or Unconstitutional? A Reply To Mr. James Spence Upon The Question Is Secession A Constitutional Right? is a book written by Charles Edward Rawlins Jr. in 1862. The book is a response to James Spence's argument that secession is a constitutional right. Rawlins Jr. argues that secession is unconstitutional and that the United States is a perpetual union that cannot be dissolved by any state. He examines the history of the Constitution and the intentions of the Founding Fathers to support his argument. The book also discusses the causes of the Civil War and the impact of secession on the nation. Rawlins Jr.'s book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the Constitution, and the Civil War.Discussed In His Recent Work, The American Union.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164564293
• ISBN13: 9781164564294
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"