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Questions about The Fate of Liberty

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What is The Fate of Liberty about?

The Fate of Liberty: Abraham Lincoln and Civil Liberties examines President Abraham Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus and other rights during the American Civil War. It was written by historian Mark E. Neely, Jr. and published by Oxford University Press in 1991.

Who wrote The Fate of Liberty?

The Fate of Liberty was written by American historian Mark E. Neely, Jr. The book was published in 1991 by Oxford University Press.

Did The Fate of Liberty win the Pulitzer Prize?

Yes. The Fate of Liberty won the 1992 Pulitzer Prize for History.

What did Abraham Lincoln do to civil liberties during the Civil War according to The Fate of Liberty?

According to The Fate of Liberty, Abraham Lincoln suspended habeas corpus and other rights during the American Civil War. Mark E. Neely, Jr. examines these actions in detail throughout the book.

When was The Fate of Liberty published?

The Fate of Liberty was published in 1991 by Oxford University Press.

Who published The Fate of Liberty by Mark E. Neely Jr.?

The Fate of Liberty was published by Oxford University Press in 1991.