Lincoln on trial : southern civilians and the law of war / Burrus M. Carnahan.
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- ISBN: 9780813125695 (hbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0813125693 (hbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780813134598 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0813134595 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780813173665 (e-book)
- ISBN: 0813173663 (e-book)
- Physical Description: 165 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky, [2010]
- Copyright: ©2010
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Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction : Crisis at Baltimore -- "With the law of war in time of war" : applying international law to a civil war -- "Property, both of enemies and friends, may be taken when needed" : seizure and destruction of civilian property -- "Strong measures, deemed indispensable but harsh at best" : retaliation and guerrilla warfare -- "War, at the best, is terrible" : devastation and command responsibility -- "Can you get near enough to throw shells into the city?" : personal injury to civilians -- Conclusion : "Government should not act for revenge". |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Indiana State Library - Indianapolis | ISLM E457.2 .C295 2010 (Text) | 00000105416093 | Browsing Collection | Available | - |
Spencer Co PL - Rockport Main Library | 973.709 Car (Text) | 70741000119454 | Lincoln Collection | Available | - |