| Description |
xx, 730 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction : war fever -- Ch. I. The "half war" with France : the first First Amendment -- Ch. II. The Civil War : Mr. Lincoln's first amendment -- Ch. III. World War I : "clear and present danger"? -- Ch. IV. World War II : "nothing to fear"? -- Ch. V. The Cold War : the First Amendment in extremis -- Ch. VI. The Vietnam War : the Supreme Court's first amendment -- Conclusion : the secret of liberty |
| Summary |
"Perilous Times guides us through a pageant of characters who influenced the course of American history. This book is an investigation of civil liberties in wartime."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Freedom of speech -- United States -- History.
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| LC no. |
2004017871 |
| ISBN |
0393058808 hardcover |
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0393058808 |
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0393327450 |
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