Ruy Barbosa's classic treatise on the limits of martial law and the preservation of civil liberties is as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1892. Drawing on his experience as a jurist and statesman, Barbosa argues that even in times of war or national emergency, the rights of individuals must be protected in order to ensure that justice and democracy prevail. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.