The Christiana Riot and the Treason Trials of 1851: An Historical Sketch; With Some Account of the Commemoration of These Events, September, 9, 1911 (Classic Reprint)
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical account of the Christiana Riot and the Treason Trials of 1851, a significant event in the intensifying debate over slavery in the years leading up to the American Civil War. The author provides a detailed narrative of the incident, in which an attempt by Maryland slave owners to reclaim their escaped slaves resulted in a deadly confrontation with the local free Black community and their white allies. Drawing on a range of primary and secondary sources, including personal accounts from survivors and legal documents, the book reconstructs the events leading up to and following the riot. It explores the complex legal and social issues surrounding slavery in the border regions between slave and free states, highlighting the growing tensions between pro- and anti-slavery forces. The author presents a nuanced examination of the motivations and actions of the various individuals involved, offering insights into the moral and political dilemmas of the era. Ultimately, this book sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history, revealing the deep divisions and unresolved conflicts that would soon erupt into civil war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331317043_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331317043
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331317043
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25908289/1
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