---
product_id: 56493558
title: "Abraham Lincoln and Treason in the Civil War: The Trials of John Merryman (Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War)"
brand: "brand: louisiana state university press"
price: "42583 Ft"
currency: HUF
in_stock: true
category: "Paperback"
url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/56493558-abraham-lincoln-and-treason-in-the-civil-war-the-trials
store_origin: HU
region: Hungary
---

# Abraham Lincoln and Treason in the Civil War: The Trials of John Merryman (Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War)

**Brand:** brand: louisiana state university press
**Price:** 42583 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Abraham Lincoln and Treason in the Civil War: The Trials of John Merryman (Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War) by brand: louisiana state university press
- **How much does it cost?** 42583 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/56493558-abraham-lincoln-and-treason-in-the-civil-war-the-trials)

## Best For

- brand: louisiana state university press enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted brand: louisiana state university press brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

In the spring of 1861, Union military authorities arrested Maryland farmer John Merryman on charges of treason against the United States for burning railroad bridges around Baltimore in an effort to prevent northern soldiers from reaching the capital. From his prison cell at Fort McHenry, Merryman petitioned Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Roger B. Taney for release through a writ of habeas corpus. Taney issued the writ, but President Abraham Lincoln ignored it. In mid-July Merryman was released, only to be indicted for treason in a Baltimore federal court. His case, however, never went to trial and federal prosecutors finally dismissed it in 1867.In Abraham Lincoln and Treason in the Civil War, Jonathan White reveals how the arrest and prosecution of this little-known Baltimore farmer had a lasting impact on the Lincoln administration and Congress as they struggled to develop policies to deal with both northern traitors and southern rebels. His work exposes several perennially controversial legal and constitutional issues in American history, including the nature and extent of presidential war powers, the development of national policies for dealing with disloyalty and treason, and the protection of civil liberties in wartime.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Images

![Abraham Lincoln and Treason in the Civil War: The Trials of John Merryman (Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51xaDokE9OL.jpg)
![Abraham Lincoln and Treason in the Civil War: The Trials of John Merryman (Conflicting Worlds: New Dimensions of the American Civil War) - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31j7yCthADL.jpg)

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hu/products/56493558-abraham-lincoln-and-treason-in-the-civil-war-the-trials](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/56493558-abraham-lincoln-and-treason-in-the-civil-war-the-trials)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Hungary*
*Store origin: HU*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*