Dred Scott and the Problem of Constitutional Evil (Cambridge Studies on the American Constitution)
Dred Scott and the Problem of Constitutional Evil (Cambridge Studies on the American Constitution)2006
About this book
A new interpretation of the constitutional law and politics of slavery. The Taney Court's conclusions that former slaves could not be American citizens and that slavery could not be banned in American territories was constitutionally sound, contrary to many opinions.
Details
- First published
- 2006
- OL Work ID
- OL2938910W
Subjects
Constitutional law, united statesSlavery, united states, historySlaveryLaw and legislationHistoryTrials, litigationLegal status of slaves in free statesConstitutional history