The American Law of Treason: Revolutionary and Early National Origins

The dust jacket of this hardcover edition is worn, featuring tears and creases along the edges. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean, free from inscriptions or library markings. Overall, the book shows signs of age and handling but remains a useful copy for readers and collectors interested in American legal history.

"The American Law of Treason: Revolutionary and Early National Origins" by Bradley Chapin, published by the University of Washington Press in 1964, is a scholarly work exploring the legal concept of treason during the American Revolution and the early national period. This hardcover edition, printed in Seattle, provides a detailed analysis of how treason was defined and prosecuted in the formative years of the United States. Chapin, a respected historian, offers insights into the evolving legal framework and its implications for national security and civil liberties. This edition is a valuable resource for historians and legal scholars interested in early American law. The book's dust jacket is worn, with visible tears and creases, but the binding remains intact, making it a functional copy for study or collection.