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Presidential Accountability in Wartime : President Bush, the Treatment of Detainees, and the Laws of War / by Streichler, Stuart, 1957-

Table of Contents: “…The law of war -- The new paradigm -- Congress and an unchecked presidency -- The court versus the Commander in Chief -- The torture debate.…”
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The life of George Washington by Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Table of Contents: “…pt. 1. Commander in chief of the revolution -- pt. 2. Father and president of the new republic -- pt. 3. …”
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Judging Lincoln by Williams, Frank J.

Table of Contents: “…Abraham Lincoln: Commander in Chief or "Attorney in Chief"? 34 4. Abraham Lincoln and Civil Liberties: The Corning Letter 60 5. …”
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Policy by other means alternative adoption by presidents / by Shull, Steven A.

Table of Contents: “…Understanding presidential prerogatives -- Explaining presidential alternative actions -- Measurement of variables -- Budget agreement : chief budgeter -- Executive orders : chief executive -- Executive agreements : chief diplomat -- Committing troops : commander in chief.…”
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This mighty scourge perspectives on the Civil War / by McPherson, James M.

Table of Contents: “…To remember that he had lived ; "As commander-in-chief I have the right to take any measure which may best subdue the enemy.…”
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