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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a tumultuous period in American history - the fight for Kansas's statehood in the 1850s, known as Bleeding Kansas. The author brings to life the fierce struggle between those who favored a free state and those who sought to establish a state that allowed slavery. The story is told through the lens of the dramatic events and figures that shaped this conflict. We are introduced to James H. Lane, a charismatic and controversial figure, whose fiery speeches ignited the passions of Northerners and drove a movement to aid Kansas in its fight for freedom. The book explores the tactics employed by both sides: from the Missourians who flooded Kansas with armed men to intimidate voters, to the Free-State men who formed guerrilla bands to defend their communities. The author recounts the violence that erupted, the burning of towns, and the tragic loss of life. Through vivid descriptions, the author paints a powerful picture of the emotional intensity of the era, the moral conflicts that divided the nation, and the determination of those who fought to shape Kansas's destiny. This book offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history and sheds light on the forces that fueled the escalating national crisis over slavery that would ultimately lead to the 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 9781331354284_0
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 618 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25939417/1
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