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This title examines the costs and benefits associated with different ways that governments have wielded extra-legal powers in times of emergency. It surveys distinct models of emergency governments and draw diverse and conflicting approaches by joining influential thinkers into …
Hobbes's liberal absolutism -- Locke's attempt at taming the prince -- The Federalist constitution -- Hamilton's executive government -- Madison's landmarks of power -- Jefferson's prerogative -- Lincoln's example -- The civil war confiscation debate -- The discretionary executi…