This series
of two volumes - comprising more than 750 pages - is a comprehensive
look at the constitutional issues of the Civil War. It was written
by John William Burgess and published in 1901.
It examines
issues such as the presidentail electon of 1860, slavery, secession,
the inauguration of Lincoln and the status of the government during
that turbulent time, preparations for war, various battles, emancipation
and much more
