"Whom can we trust now?" : the meaning of treason in the United States, from the Revolution through the Civil War / Brian F. Carso, Jr.

Author/creator Carso, Brian F.
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, MD : Lexington Books, ©2006.
Descriptionx, 266 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents "What is a traitor?" : loyalty, betrayal, and the state -- -- "A republic, if you can keep it" : the evolution of treason in America, 1620-1787 -- -- "Seasons of insurrection" : early rebellions and the trial of Aaron Burr -- -- "The damnation of his fame" : Benedict Arnold and the cultural punishment of betrayal -- -- "With malice toward none" : treason, amnesty and the language of betrayal during the Civil War -- -- "Whom can we trust now?".
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [241]-253) and index.
LCCN 2006003486
ISBN0739112562 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780739112564

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF9392 .C37 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold