American Bastille: A History of the Illegal Arrests and Imprisonment of American Citizens in the Northern and Border States on Account of - Hardcover

by John A. Marshall (Author)

American Bastille: A History of the Illegal Arrests and Imprisonment of American Citizens in the Northern and Border States on Account of Their Political Opinions During the Late Civil War V2 is a book written by John A. Marshall. This book provides a detailed account of the illegal arrests and imprisonment of American citizens in the Northern and Border States during the Civil War. Marshall discusses the political opinions of these citizens and how they were targeted by the government for expressing their views. The book also covers the legal battles that ensued as these citizens fought for their rights and freedom. This is the second volume of the book and it continues to provide a comprehensive account of this dark period in American history. Overall, American Bastille is an informative and insightful read for anyone interested in the Civil War and the issues of civil liberties and political freedom.1883. Part Two of Two. Illustrated with the finest steel engravings by John A. O'Neill, New York. This work contains an authentic account of the arrest, imprisonment and terrible sufferings of American Citizens incarcerated as prisoners of state; together with the orders for arrest, suspending the writ of habeas corpus, prohibiting the employment of counsel, etc.; the horrors of prison life in Forts Lafayette, Warren, McHenry, Delaware, Mifflin, Old Capitol Prison, Penitentiaries and Military Camps, and their condition, are truthfully delineated. The book contains a translated copy of the Magna Charta, with its Seal; the Constitution of the United States, with the recent Amendments; History and Incidents of the Old Capitol Prison; together with narratives of about seventy citizens, from all of the Northern States except New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Wisconsin, including in the number Foreign Ministers, United States Senators, Members of Congress, Members of State Legislatures, Judges, Lawyers, Ministers, Doctors, Farmers, Editors, Merchants, Ladies and indeed all the walks of life are represented. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417930772.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.