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Southern Slavery And The Law, 16191860 (Studies In Legal History)
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This Volume Is The First Comprehensive History Of The Evolving Relationship Between American Slavery And The Law From Colonial Times To The Civil War. As Thomas Morris Clearly Shows, Racial Slavery Came To The English Colonies As An Institution Without Strict Legal Definitions Or Guidelines. Specifically, He Demonstrates That There Was No Coherent Body Of Law That Dealt Solely With Slaves. Instead, More General Legal Rules Concerning Inheritance, Mortgages, And Transfers Of Property Coexisted With Laws Pertaining Only To Slaves. According To Morris, Southern Lawmakers And Judges Struggled To Reconcile A Social Order Based On Slavery With Existing English Common Law (Or, In Louisiana, With Continental Civil Law.) Because Much Was Left To Local Interpretation, Laws Varied Between And Even Within States. In Addition, Legal Doctrine Often Differed From Local Practice. And, As Morris Reveals, In The Decades Leading Up To The Civil War, Tensions Mounted Between The Legal Culture Of Racial Slavery And The Competing Demands Of Capitalism And Evangelical Christianity.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860'? A: The book provides a comprehensive history of the relationship between American slavery and the law from colonial times to the Civil War, exploring how racial slavery evolved within the legal framework.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860' is Thomas D. Morris.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 22, 1999.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 592 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover or paperback? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the legal aspects of slavery, including the challenges lawmakers faced in reconciling slavery with existing legal norms, as well as the evolving legal definitions of slavery.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is suitable for academic study as it provides a thorough examination of the legal history of slavery in the United States.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes scholars, students, and anyone interested in American legal history, slavery, or social justice.