The Abolition of Slavery: The Right of Government to Military Power is an important historical work written by the famous American lawyer and abolitionist Wendell Phillips in the 19th century. In his book, he examines the question of the legality and necessity of abolishing slavery in the United States of America through the lens of government power during wartime. The author analyzes the constitutional principles, international law and moral aspects of slavery, using arguments in favor of its legal end. This book helps to better understand the history of the struggle for the abolition of slavery, emphasizing the importance of legal mechanisms in a democratic society."