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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the Fugitive Slave Law in the United States. It begins with an excerpt from the original law, showing that it was designed to help slave owners recapture their escaped slaves. The author then tells the story of the author of this excerpt after the passing of the law and how he escaped capture, shedding light on the struggle for racial freedom during this time period. The Fugitive Slave Law remains one of the most controversial laws in American history, and this book provides an in-depth look at its origins, implementation, and eventual repeal. In addition to examining the historical context of the law, its provisions, and the legal and social debates surrounding it, the author provides an analysis of its long-term effects on race relations in the United States. The book uses firsthand accounts from people who were affected by the law, both as slaves and as those who helped them escape, to tell a broader story of the fight for freedom and equality in the United States. 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 9781331419143_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331419143
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331419143
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)