John William Burgess

A clear study of the war and of the various constitutional and political questions connected with it. Contains maps. “Meant chiefly for students of political science; and . . . these will find much of interest in Professor Burgess’s discussions of various questions, and in his judgments of persons.” American Historical Review — Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: History (H.W. Wilson) 1929

A revision, to July 1914, of the chapters relating to the nation and the state from the author's treatise on "Political science and comparative constitutional law" published in 1890. cf. Pref.

“Portrays the struggle between the national and states-rights theories, tracing their growth from the Missouri Compromise. The Mexican cessions and their political consequences are discussed at disproportionate length. Mr. Burgess possesses keen logical power; has written from the sources: holds pronounced views and is not unbiased, though he usually states both sides fairly and moderately. . . A stimulating book.” Larned’s Literature of American history. Bibliography and maps. — Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: History (H.W. Wilson) 1929

A clear study of the war and of the various constitutional and political questions connected with it. Contains maps. “Meant chiefly for students of political science; and . . . these will find much of interest in Professor Burgess’s discussions of various questions, and in his judgments of persons.” American Historical Review — Standard Catalog for Public Libraries: History (H.W. Wilson) 1929