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Cambridge Historical Studies in American Law and Society Reihe

Diese Reihe taucht tief in das Geflecht der Rechtsgeschichte und Gesellschaft ein und präsentiert innovative Forschungsergebnisse zu einem breiten Spektrum von Themen und Perspektiven. Sie wagt sich in unerforschte Gebiete vor und beleuchtet bekannte Themen mit neuen Erkenntnissen neu. Die Sammlung fördert empirisch kreative Werke und begrüßt gleichzeitig methodisch fortschrittliche Studien, die neue disziplinäre Ansätze in die historische Analyse des Rechts einführen. Sie richtet sich an Leser, die ein umfassendes und tiefgreifendes Verständnis der Rechtsentwicklung suchen.

The Forgotten Emancipator
Conjugal Misconduct
The Law of the Whale Hunt
Owning Ideas
The Constitutional Origins of the American Civil War
The Forgotten Emancipator

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  • The Forgotten Emancipator

    James Mitchell Ashley and the Ideological Origins of Reconstruction

    • 212 Seiten
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    The book delves into the ideological roots of the Reconstruction era and the significant constitutional changes that occurred during this time, using the life of James Mitchell Ashley as a focal point. Through Ashley's experiences, the narrative illuminates the complexities and challenges faced in shaping post-Civil War America, highlighting his contributions and the broader impact on society and governance.

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  • The Constitutional Origins of the American Civil War

    • 349 Seiten
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    In an incisive analysis of over two dozen clauses as well as several 'unwritten' rules and practices, The Constitutional Origins of the American Civil War shows how the conflicting constitutional interpretations of ordinary and elite Americans aggravated the sectional conflict over slavery to... číst celé

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  • Owning Ideas

    • 332 Seiten
    • 12 Lesestunden

    Owning Ideas explores the history of the emergence of intellectual property in the United States during the nineteenth century, examining the fields of both patent and copyright. It will appeal to readers interested in the concept of ideas as private property, and how it holds a dominant position in modern economic and cultural life.

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  • The Law of the Whale Hunt

    • 191 Seiten
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    The Law of the Whale Hunt provides an innovative examination of how property law was created in the absence of formal legal institutions regulating American whaling. Robert Deal tells an exciting story of how American whalers resolved complex disputes over whales instead of resorting to the courts.

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  • Conjugal Misconduct

    • 309 Seiten
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    Examines the experiences of couples in controversial unions and the legal and cultural backlash against contested marital arrangements in twentieth-century America. Will appeal to readers studying marriage law, gender, sexuality, class, and race in the US, and those seeking historical insight into the recent debates over the definition of marriage.

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  • The Forgotten Emancipator

    • 216 Seiten
    • 8 Lesestunden

    Zietlow uses the life of James Mitchell Ashley as a unique lens through which to explore the ideological origins of Reconstruction, the political antislavery movement, and the constitutional changes wrought in this era. For scholars of nineteenth-century history, as well as the history of American slavery, abolition, and emancipation.

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  • Thomas Jefferson, Legal History, and the Art of Recollection

    • 296 Seiten
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    Focusing on Thomas Jefferson, Matthew Crow provides a fresh viewpoint on the evolution of the Constitution in early American history. The book delves into Jefferson's influence and ideas, exploring how they shaped constitutional changes and the broader political landscape of the time. By examining Jefferson's role, Crow highlights the dynamic nature of constitutional interpretation and its implications for American democracy.

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  • Final Freedom

    The Civil War, the Abolition of Slavery, and the Thirteenth Amendment

    • 324 Seiten
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    The book delves into the Thirteenth Amendment, exploring the complexities of emancipation following the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. It analyzes the legal, social, and political ramifications of the amendment, highlighting how it transformed the status of formerly enslaved individuals and reshaped American society. Through historical context and critical examination, the narrative reveals the ongoing struggles for freedom and equality in the aftermath of formal emancipation.

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