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Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney: Slavery, Seccession and the President's War Powers
Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney Slavery Seccession and the President's War Powers Author:James F. Simon The clashes between President Abraham Lincoln and Chief Justice Roger B. Taney over slavery, secession, and Lincoln's constitutional war powers went to the heart of Lincoln's presidency.James F. Simon skillfully brings to life this compelling story of the momentous tug-of-war between the President and the Chief Justice during the worst crisis in... more » the nation's history.« less