Search Results: Titles starting with W from The Lawbook Exchange Ltd

2016. Barron, David J. Waging War: the Clash between Presidents and Congress, 1776 to ISIS. New York: Simon & Schuster, [2016]. xiv, 560 pp. Hardcover in near-fine dust jacket. $5. * Contents: Foundings. The Revolutionary War; The founding; Quasi war; The good officer; The man on horseback; Antebellum; Civil War and Its Aftermath. Confronting secession; The war comes; The war ends; Imperialism; World Wars. The Great War; Preparing for World War II; Total war; Cold War and Beyond. Korea and absolute war powers; War in Indochina and congressional resurgence; The imperial presidency and the end of the President's war; The new normal; Post-Cold War; The global war on terrorism; Iraq.

1994. Wall Street Journal Eastern Edition. Microfiche. Dow Jones, Inc. 1984 to 1994. Approximately 5,460 fiche. $450.

1985. Slip Opinion. Signed by John Paul Stevens. Slip Opinion. Signed by John Paul Stevens. United States Supreme Court Slip Opinion of a Notable Case Concerning Prayer in Public Schools Signed by Justice Stevens Supreme Court, United States. [Stevens, John Paul]. Wallace, Governor of Alabama, Et al. v. Jaffree, Et al. [Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1985]. ii, 23, [1], 6, 19, [1], 7, [1], 2, 24 pp. Octavo. Stapled wrappers. Signature of Justice Stevens on cover page. Light finger smudges to a few leaves, otherwise fine. $400. * In this notable case the Supreme Court ruled that an Alabama statute authorizing a one-minute period of silence in all public schools "for meditation or voluntary prayer" violated the First Amendment's establishment clause. Stevens wrote the majority opinion, which was joined by Justices Brennan, Marshall, Blackmun and Powell. A U.S. Supreme Court opinion is disseminated through a four-step process. The first is a bench opinion, which is issued on the day the… Read More

1977. Bryson, Thomas A. Walter George Smith. Washington, D.C: Catholic University of America Press, 1977. xii, 225 pp. Hardcover in lightly worn dust jacket. $20.

1921. These Two Parties are Traveling in a Big Buick Automobile" [Broadside]. [Criminals]. [California]. Wanted! No. 1 - Known Here as C.J. Wagner, Age About 30; 5 Feet 6 1-2 Inches Tall; Well Dressed; Weight About 175 Pounds. Claims to be an Oculist and Carries a Case with Eye Glasses for Test Purposes. No. 2 -Known Here as Dr. A.H. Luther, Age About 35; Height about 5 Feet 9 1-2 Inches; Neat Dresser; Weight About 180 Pounds. Claims to be an Eye Specialist. These Two Parties are Traveling in a Big Buick Automobile, New, With Bumper on Front and Back. Madera, CA, November 17, 1921. 8-3/4" x 7-1/2" broadside, single-column text below headline. Light toning and soiling, horizontal and vertical fold lines, "1478" in ink below headline. $350. * Signed in type by John H. Barnett, Sheriff of Madera County, CA. C.J. Wagner and Dr. A.H. Luther were traveling around the county and offering eye exams at ranches in the area. They "performed a fake operation on old lady's eye" and charged her $275. (...) These… Read More

1903. Lowell, Mass., 1903.. Lowell, Mass., 1903. A Lowell, Massachusetts Wanted Poster in English and French [Broadside]. [Criminals]. [Lamothe, Joseph Agenor]. Wanted for Murder of Georgiana Goddu. Lowell, MA: Lowell Police Department, Sunday, June 28, 1903. 6" x 23" broadside, single column text below photograph of the fugitive, Joseph Agenor Lamothe, and headline, bottom half of text, also with a headline, is a French translation. Moderate toning, horizontal fold lines, a few with minor tears, tiny stain to left-hand margin near center of text, small chip and tear to center of bottom edge, contemporary manuscript note near top of text stating that Lamothe was arrested on July 4 in New York City. $750. * Lamothe was dating Georgiana's sister, Alexandrine. Georgiana disapproved, so he shot her. The broadside has an unusually detailed description of Lamothe's upbringing, education, employment, personality, habits and physical appearance. (Records show that Lamothe was shot during his arrest. He died… Read More

1986. Tutorow, Norman E. Winnovich, Karen. War Crimes, War Criminals, and War Crimes Trials: An Annotated Bibliography and Source Book. New York: Greenwood Press, 1986. xx, 548 pp. Hardcover, fine. $45.

1944. New York: Knopf, 1944. 1st ed. in Dust Jacket. New York: Knopf, 1944. 1st ed. in Dust Jacket. Glueck, Sheldon. War Criminals: Their Prosecution & Punishment. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1944. viii, 250, xii pp. Hardcover in moderately worn dust jacket, early owner inscription to front free endpaper. First edition. $20.

2014. ISBN-13: 9781584775737; ISBN-10: 1584775734. Baty, T., and J.H. Morgan. War: Its Conduct and Legal Results. Originally published: London, John Murray, 1915. xxviii, [ii], 578 pp. Reprinted 2005, 2014 by The Lawbook Exchange. ISBN-13: 9781584775737. ISBN-10: 1584775734. Hardcover. Slightly Damaged. Small bump to top of spine. Else good. $40. * The authors argue that the First World War effectively ended the existing system of international law, a system that was already in decline due to the growing economic and political interdependence of states. These changes have created a new set of problems that will provide the basis of a new system of international law when the war ends. In addition to supplying an intellectual framework for this new system, Baty and Morgan address practical topics, such as international arbitration, and more abstract issues, such as the clash between nationalism and cosmopolitanism. "[V]ery good reading....It is a thoughtful book." --T.S.W., Yale Law Journal 19:313-314.… Read More

2014. ISBN-13: 9781616194024; ISBN-10: 1616194022. The First World War and International Law Baty, T., and J.H. Morgan. War: Its Conduct and Legal Results. Originally published: London: John Murray, 1915. xxviii, [ii], 578 pp. Reprinted 2014 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781616194024; ISBN-10: 1616194022. Paperback. New. $29.95 * The authors argue that the First World War effectively ended the existing system of international law, a system that was already in decline due to the growing economic and political interdependence of states. These changes have created a new set of problems that will provide the basis of a new system of international law when the war ends. In addition to supplying an intellectual framework for this new system, Baty and Morgan address practical topics, such as international arbitration, and more abstract issues, such as the clash between nationalism and cosmopolitanism. "[V]ery good reading....It is a thoughtful book." --T.S.W., Yale Law Journal 19:313-314. * Thomas… Read More

2014. ISBN-13: 9781584775737; ISBN-10: 1584775734. The First World War and International Law Baty, T., and J.H. Morgan. War: Its Conduct and Legal Results. Originally published: London: John Murray, 1915. xxviii, [ii], 578 pp. Reprinted 2005, 2014 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584775737. ISBN-10: 1584775734. Hardcover. New. $39.95 * The authors argue that the First World War effectively ended the existing system of international law, a system that was already in decline due to the growing economic and political interdependence of states. These changes have created a new set of problems that will provide the basis of a new system of international law when the war ends. In addition to supplying an intellectual framework for this new system, Baty and Morgan address practical topics, such as international arbitration, and more abstract issues, such as the clash between nationalism and cosmopolitanism. "[V]ery good reading....It is a thoughtful book." --T.S.W., Yale Law Journal 19:313-314. *… Read More

2002. ISBN-13: 9781584770558; ISBN-10: 1584770554. Whiting, William. War Powers under the Constitution of the United States. Military Arrests, Reconstruction & Military Government. Also, Now First Published, War Claims of Aliens with Notes on the Acts of the Executives & Legislative Departments During Our Civil War & a Collection of Cases Decided in the National Courts. 1864. Tenth edition. Originally published: Boston: Little, Brown, and Company, 1864. xvii, 342 pp. Reprinted 2002 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584770558. ISBN-10: 1584770554. Smyth sewn cloth bound hardcover with gilt front cover and spine labels. New. $44.95 * Whiting's writings are widely believed to have profoundly affected President Lincoln's war actions. In Whiting's legal theories regarding war powers and the abolition of slavery espoused here Lincoln found justification for the Emancipation Proclamation, and the constitutional authority to abolish slavery. Simply stated, Whiting held that the abolition of slavery… Read More

2010. ISBN-13: 9781616190484; ISBN-10: 1616190485. The Islamic Doctrine of War and Peace Khadduri, Majid. War and Peace in the Law of Islam. Originally published: Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 1955. x, 321 pp. Reprinted 2010 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781616190484; ISBN-10:1616190485. Paperback. New. $49.95 * Khadduri presents a lucid analysis of classical Islamic doctrine concerning war and peace and its adaptation to modern conditions. Working primarily with original Muslim sources, he examines the nature of the Islamic state, Islamic law and the influence of Western law on Islam. Other chapters consider classical Muslim attitudes toward foreign policy, international trade, warfare, treaties and how these have developed during the twentieth century. Majid Khadduri [1909-2007] was a Professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies of The Johns Hopkins University and Director of Research and Education at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C. He… Read More

2010. ISBN-13: 9781584776956; ISBN-10: 1584776951. The Islamic Doctrine of War and Peace Khadduri, Majid. War and Peace in the Law of Islam. Originally published: Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 1955. x, 321 pp. Reprinted 2006, 2010 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781584776956; ISBN-10: 1584776951. Hardcover. New. $59.95 * Khadduri presents a lucid analysis of classical Islamic doctrine concerning war and peace and its adaptation to modern conditions. Working primarily with original Muslim sources, he examines the nature of the Islamic state, Islamic law and the influence of Western law on Islam. Other chapters consider classical Muslim attitudes toward foreign policy, international trade, warfare, treaties and how these have developed during the twentieth century. Majid Khadduri [1909-2007] was a Professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies of The Johns Hopkins University and Director of Research and Education at the Middle East Institute in Washington,… Read More

2010. ISBN-13: 9781616190484; ISBN-10:1616190485. Khadduri, Majid. War and Peace in the Law of Islam. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 1955. x, 321 pp. Reprinted 2006, 2010 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781616190484; ISBN-10:1616190485. Paperback. Cover lightly soiled and bent at corners. Else fine. $39.95 * Khadduri presents a lucid analysis of classical Islamic doctrine concerning war and peace and its adaptation to modern conditions. Working primarily with original Muslim sources, he examines the nature of the Islamic state, Islamic law and the influence of Western law on Islam. Other chapters consider classical Muslim attitudes toward foreign policy, international trade, warfare, treaties and how these have developed during the twentieth century. Majid Khadduri [1909-2007] was a Professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies of The Johns Hopkins University and Director of Research and Education at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C. He was the… Read More

2010. ISBN-13: 9781616190484; ISBN-10:1616190485. Khadduri, Majid. War and Peace in the Law of Islam. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Press, 1955. x, 321 pp. Reprinted 2006, 2010 by The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. ISBN-13: 9781616190484; ISBN-10:1616190485. Paperback. Spine is lightly bumped at corners. Else fine. $39.95 * Khadduri presents a lucid analysis of classical Islamic doctrine concerning war and peace and its adaptation to modern conditions. Working primarily with original Muslim sources, he examines the nature of the Islamic state, Islamic law and the influence of Western law on Islam. Other chapters consider classical Muslim attitudes toward foreign policy, international trade, warfare, treaties and how these have developed during the twentieth century. Majid Khadduri [1909-2007] was a Professor of Middle East Studies at the School of Advanced International Studies of The Johns Hopkins University and Director of Research and Education at the Middle East Institute in Washington, D.C. He was the author… Read More

1982. Thomas, A.J. Thomas, Ann Van Wynen. The War-Making Powers of the President: Constitutional and International Law Aspects. Dallas: SMU Press, 1982. xiii, 177 pp. Hardcover in lightly worn dust jacket, author inscription to front free endpaper. $20.

1993. Tushnet, Mark (Editor). The Warren Court in Historical and Political Perspective. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, [1993]. xi, 220 pp. Cloth hardcover, with dust jacket. Fine. $5. * Contributions by nine well-known legal scholars and historians: G. Edward White, Michael E. Parrish, Melvin I. Urofsky, Tony Freyer, Norman Dorsen, Robert C. Post, William A. Nelson and Laura Kalman. These essays examine the tensions as well as the exact nature of the Court's judicial activism. They probe the Court's political role and compare it with that of its predecessors and successors.

1968. Sayler, Richard H., Barry B. Boyer and Robert E. Gooding, Jr. (editors). The Warren Court. A Critical Analysis. New York: Chelsea House, [1968]. ix, 262pp. Cloth, good. Dust jacket, nicked and worn. $8.

2001. Urofsky, Melvin I. The Warren Court: Justices, Rulings, and Legacy. Santa Barbara, California: ABC-CLIO, [2001]. xiii, 356 pp. Illustrations. Hardcover. Like new. $50.