Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed examination of the Chicago Common Council's opposition to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, a piece of legislation that was seen by many in the Northern states of America as a violation of the constitutional rights of free Black people. The author places this local incident within the broader context of the national debate over slavery and the related Fugitive Slave Act. The book offers a comprehensive analysis of the Act itself, its implementation in Chicago, and the subsequent reaction of the populace and the local government. Through this detailed study, the author sheds light on the complex social and political dynamics of the antebellum period in the United States, offering valuable insights into the deep divisions that existed over the issue of slavery. 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 9781332902279_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-9781332902279
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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-9781332902279
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)