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On treason : a citizen's guide to the law
Audience All ages
Published 2020 by Ecco, New York City
ISBN 9780062996169
Bib Id 2401640
Edition First edition.
Description xv, 287 pages ; 22 cm
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02918cam a22005178i 4500
LCCN
2020-034171
ISBN
9780062996169 (hardcover) $27.99
0062996169
9780062996176 (trade paperback) $
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Call #
345.7302 L
Title
On treason : a citizen's guide to the law
Edition
First edition.
Publication Information
2020 by Ecco, New York City :
Description
xv, 287 pages ; 22 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
The English origins of American treason law and the adoption of the Constitution's treason clause -- Benedict Arnold : founding traitor -- What Is "Levying war against the United States"? -- The case of Aaron Burr -- The forgotten crime of treason against a state -- The case of Castner Hanway and the Fugitive Slave Act -- Who is subject to American treason law? -- The unlawful execution of Hipolito Salazar -- The case of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America -- Who are enemies of the United States? -- Tokyo Rose and the World War II radio broadcasters -- What is "Adhering to the enemy, giving it aid and comfort"? -- The requirement of traitorous intent -- Adam Gadahn and the War on Terror.
Summary
"A concise, accessible, and unique guide to the crime of treason, written by the nation's foremost expert on the subject"--
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